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Old 02-02-2010, 12:29 AM   #1
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U bolts

hey gents!
well i lost a u bolt (well it wore out i guess...)
i need 4 new ones for my 14bSF rear

the question of the day is..
with a skyjacker 8 in lift...

what bolts do i get?

and where do yall reccomend getting them.. the local guys stare at me funny and my trusted napa guy said "you'll save alot of money ordering directly"
the local truck shop dosent have the correct dye to make the bolts i nee. ("we dont have any small nuff for that one youngin")


input?
what measure ments do i need to take?
width of axle? or center of hole to hole on the plate that sits on my leafs?
height?
how far past the plate and nut should i go to ensure my on safety?


thanks for the input guys.. i dunno why but im pulling a maaaaajor brainfart
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Old 02-02-2010, 01:56 AM   #2
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Re: U bolts

Call or email Skyjacker?

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Old 02-02-2010, 02:04 AM   #3
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Re: U bolts

i second calling or emailing skyjacker. Or just measure go buy a few bolts with the rough measurements from the hardware store. When you find the one that fits return the ones that dont and buy more of the ones that do work...
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Old 02-02-2010, 01:00 PM   #4
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Re: U bolts

If I recall, the ones that came with my skyjacker kit didn't even fit my 14 bolt. I wound up having them made at a local spring shop (Superior Spring in Cheshire MA).
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Old 02-02-2010, 02:32 PM   #5
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Re: U bolts

http://www.ruffstuffspecialties.com/...c39f3ed881e890

They even have measurements you can use as varification. Great products!
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Old 02-02-2010, 05:59 PM   #6
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Re: U bolts

Burt you are awesome thanks!

and the local guys diddnt have the right dyes so i pouted and walked away
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Old 02-03-2010, 12:08 PM   #7
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Re: U bolts

No worries, I got a set of bolts from them before the holidays and they worked out perfect, on the 14FF.
hahaha gotta love part houses, too many time I walk out empty handed. If I can get it online I do...
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Old 02-04-2010, 08:47 PM   #8
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Re: U bolts

I took an old one to the local spring shop and told the to add four inches for my lift blocks and they bent them as I waited. I even watched them bend the new bolts. About 16.00 a piece with washers and nuts.

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Old 02-05-2010, 01:17 PM   #9
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Re: U bolts

Nice site Burt. I really liked the pic on the home page. . .

I have bought most off my stuff through summitracing.com. Site helps you sort through what you are looking for and they are great about allowing you to return or swap stuff out.

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