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11-28-2008, 08:18 PM
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THE TOY STORE
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lowering the rear
were can i get longer rear u bolts for my 71 c10 to lower it down? or can i just use two long grade 8 bolts?
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11-28-2008, 09:01 PM
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67-72 parts collector,…
 
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Re: lowering the rear
DO NOT,... I repeat DO NOT use grade 8 bolt. Buy U-bolts to lower the rear. I know a guy that used long bolts on his lowered truck,for over a year, until the rearend came out from under his truck on a corner. Destroyed a beautiful truck. And this guy should have known better.
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11-28-2008, 09:20 PM
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Re: lowering the rear
Uh, ditto on the above. I bought new u-bolts from ECE and they weren't much IIRC; maybe $30?? I'm pretty sure they have different lengths. You should check with the board vendors. One of those guys should have them. Whatever you do, don't use inferior hardware. You might save now, but you'll surely pay later.
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11-28-2008, 10:00 PM
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THE TOY STORE
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Re: lowering the rear
thnx for the info i've never been able to find the larger ubolts for our trucks
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11-28-2008, 10:17 PM
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67-72 parts collector,…
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Re: lowering the rear
try the big rig/semi trailer places.
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11-29-2008, 02:29 AM
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Re: lowering the rear
most any of the board vendors can help you out.
welcome to the board from Athens, AL |
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11-29-2008, 02:44 AM
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Re: lowering the rear
have to check them out thanx.
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11-29-2008, 11:20 AM
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Re: lowering the rear
Hey 72hotrodder,... I dug up this old thread. Look like www.stengelbros.com may be the place fore you.
Here's a link to jkade's thread. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=273599
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11-29-2008, 11:22 AM
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67-72 parts collector,…
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Re: lowering the rear
Also,... welcome to the board.
I saved this link for myself also. http://www.stengelbros.com/U-boltKits.htm.
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11-29-2008, 07:19 PM
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Re: lowering the rear
I had mine custom made for cheap at a local spring shop.
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