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1961 slickwilly · Post by **1961 slickwilly** » August 16, 2010, 10:46 pm

where are all you guys getting your u-bolts for your 61-64 trucks i can get the back at work but i cant find the front anywhere but lmc and i cant justifie paying 59 dollars and some change plus shipping just for 4 ubolts. any help would be greatly appreciated

MadMaxetc · Post by **MadMaxetc** » August 16, 2010, 10:48 pm

O'Reilys here has them in just about any height.

Max · Post by **Max** » August 16, 2010, 11:05 pm

Suspension shop can make 'em too, and give you those longer nuts for them.

That's right, I said longer nuts.

ezernut9mm · Post by **ezernut9mm** » August 16, 2010, 11:15 pm

1961 slickwilly wrote: i cant find the front anywhere but lmc and i cant justifie paying 59 dollars and some change plus shipping just for 4 ubolts.

and they probably won't be right anyways.

1961 slickwilly · Post by **1961 slickwilly** » August 17, 2010, 12:04 am

yea a local shop can bend me what i need for 17 dollars a piece. i checked with oreily's and they wouldnt let me look through theres their not very friendly here kinda like a troll under a bridge. and ezer if its like any other parts i ordered from them they wont fit or are cheaply built bought new kick panels from them for my uni very poorly bent and needed lots of mods to make work and look clean again and they didnt want to do anything about it i can order the rear through work we do alot of lift kits and they also have the bigger NUTS but for the midget front ones no luck i'll try to check a few more places might just have to fine some certifed used ones from members here

ICEMAN6166 · Post by **ICEMAN6166** » August 17, 2010, 1:28 am

got mine from the spring shop
$75 total , $20 was shipping.
made in USA .

PFM-64f100 · Post by **PFM-64f100** » August 17, 2010, 7:52 am

Here are some different sources.. Just measure what you already have and they will make. might give your self a little extra length or as MAX said longer nuts

http://www.autoandtrucksprings.com/cata ... s-2-1.html

http://www.stengelbros.com/U-boltKitsSquare.htm

http://www.macsspring.com/u-bolts.aspx

Also there is a seller listed on Ebay if you want to go that route. Hope this helps...

Post by **Kid** » August 17, 2010, 8:25 am

I got 4 u bolts for the rear springs on my 64 and they were under $20 for all four with nuts. Check with a local parts house or if you have a shop that works on Semis check them out also.

ICEMAN6166 · Post by **ICEMAN6166** » August 17, 2010, 12:06 pm

rear u bolts are always cheaper because they are easier to make.

the front are square and take more time and 2 bends.

1961 slickwilly · Post by **1961 slickwilly** » August 17, 2010, 12:36 pm

see i dont have any to measure mine was was rusted and broke when i took themoff when i put monos on now that sold my monos i had measurement from 62galaxie but i lost the paper i had wrote them down on

fire truck · Post by **fire truck** » August 17, 2010, 1:19 pm

I'm working on getting a 64 from a guy, If the bolts are good I'll pull them for you....

oldtrucks · Post by **oldtrucks** » August 17, 2010, 3:26 pm

1961 slickwilly

Will these work??? They are left over from the truck in my signature. PM me if interested.
$10.00 plus shipping. I don't have the nuts or hardened washers.

azjake · Post by **azjake** » August 17, 2010, 5:12 pm

"the front are square and take more time and 2 bends."

This is not always the case. It depends on the u-bolt bending machine is being used.

Many years ago, I worked at Wertz Alignment Shop in Springfield, IL and the u-bolt bending machine there will bend up to 1" stock in round, 1/4 round and square top configuration with one bend. It is quite a machine and still in use, I believe.

Jake

1961 slickwilly · Post by **1961 slickwilly** » August 17, 2010, 5:20 pm

old trucks if memory serves me right those are similar i can measure the holes in the axle and get a number for you but i have no idea on how long they're suppose to be

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