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longer u-bolts where do you find them?

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by ShowMeGuy, Jan 6, 2012.

  1. Jan 6, 2012
    ShowMeGuy

    ShowMeGuy ShowMeGuy (MO) 1966 CJ5

    St. Louis Metro
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    I'm looking for another set of ubolts to hang my RC 2.5" springs on. The ubolts I got from Walcks aren't long enough only grabbing 1/3 of the threads in the nut.. They look like they need to be at least 8" with the spring packs. The ubolts that came with the springs are to big in diameter to fit in the holes from the stock spring plate.

    The axle is 2.5" but not 100% sure what size the holes are on the spring plate. Any place you guys have used that could make some or if you know someplace in STL area that would be even better.

    Ted
     
  2. Jan 6, 2012
    Boyink

    Boyink Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Find a semi truck service place & ask. Place here makes them.
     
  3. Jan 6, 2012
    Mcruff

    Mcruff Earlycj5 Machinist

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    Howard Eisenhauer

    Howard Eisenhauer Administrator Staff Member

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    :iagree: Got mine made up a a local spring shop.

    H.
     
  5. Jan 6, 2012
    LarryD

    LarryD Member

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    X 2, I had some made in Albuquerque, thew were about the same price as off the shelf at Pep Boys.
     
  6. Jan 6, 2012
    nickmil

    nickmil In mothballs.

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    R&P stocks longer ubolts. They have them made locally.
    Most u bolts will be larger. Iirc the stock ones were 7/16" and the aftermarkets are typically 1/2". You can grind/ file the holes out to fit easy enough.


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  7. Jan 7, 2012
    CJ Joe

    CJ Joe Truckhaven Tough!

    Pinon Hills, CA
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    Find a local spring shop to make them. My local shop makes 'em "while you wait".
     
  8. Jan 8, 2012
    jayhawkclint

    jayhawkclint ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

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    I found mine at the local tractor supply.
     
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