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Proper Ubolt supplier
Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2011 12:16 pm
by Bretto
1st I assume I have original u-bolts to my M38. The ones I have are flattened out where they round the axle tubes. Are these original? I'm looking to replace them with the same if so. Anyone know who would supply these type? A few sites have pics but as you look closer, some just use the same picture for all they sell.
Thanks
Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2011 12:40 pm
by RICKG
CHECK WITH PAGE BRAKE IN SALT LAKE. THEY HAVE A SHOP
HERE IN TWIN FALLS ALSO. THEY HAVE A PNEUMATIC/HYDRAULIC
PRESS AND CAN MAKE U-BOLTS TO YOUR SPECS. NOT NOS BUT
THEY DO NICE WORK AND ARE AFFORDABLE. I'VE USED THEM
BEFORE AND AM SATISFIED. THEY'VE GOT THE CORRECT TYPE
LONG U-BOLT NUTS TOO. I'VE ALWAYS HEARD THAT YOU SHOULD
REPLACE U-BOLTS EVERY TIME YOU REMOVE THEM-(OLD WIVES
TALE???)
Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2011 2:20 pm
by wesk
I replace only if they have damage, are bent excessively or show severe bolt stretch.
Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2011 9:25 pm
by BullRun
I just saw these flat top u-bolts readymade from one of the parts vendors at a realistic price just recently. I have also always been told to replace them too. Just playing it safe I guess.
I have never had any fail in use but I have had a few axle u-bolts snap violently while removing them as the previous owner over torqued the fasteners.
U Bolt
Posted: Fri Apr 08, 2011 5:37 am
by G740
I have NOS rears in stock. No front ones though.
www.midwestmilitary.net
John
Posted: Fri Apr 08, 2011 5:48 am
by chuck
I bought the two front smaller ones from Debella.You will have to ask for NOS MB to get the right size.
Chuck