Not all u-bolts are created equal

Discussion in 'Parts and Accessories' started by Beefed Taco, Jan 21, 2011.

  1. Beefed Taco

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    This is an example of a few pair that go with blocks to match. All high quality and made to fit the blocks and axle correctly. This is not a area to skimp out on, but I see so many people trying to find a block/u-bolt kit for as cheap as possible....not a good move. These u-bolts (all but the fat 9/16" grade 8) cost only run $23 more than the cheap grade 3 junk at most auto stores. Well worth the extra $.

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    1/2" diameter grade 5 for 95.5-2011 six lug w/1.5" blocks

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    1/2" diameter grade 5 for 95.5-04 five lug w/4" blocks

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    fatter 9/16" diameter grade 8 upgrade for 95.5-04 five lug w/3" blocks

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    1/2" diameter grade 5 for 2005-2011 five lug w/2" blocks

    these are wider than the ones for the mini trucks

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  2. FOKAI

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    Pictures don't do justice but I have seen these bolts personally and they are BEEF!:D
     
  3. Sound.Vision.Soul

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    You ever need custom u bolts let me know! The shop i work at does 60% of there buisness as spring work on all sizes of trucks. We use high grade u bolt rod any size or length you need. We bend them right then and there.
     
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    Might need u-bolts... mine got BENT. only on teh bottom
     
  5. Beefed Taco

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    That's what these are...w/o the crazy international shipping.:D

    Pictured below are custom blocks with pins that sit back 3/4" for trucks using drop leafs. The driveshaft gets pushed in too far and can rub the tail of the trans, so by relocating the axle back to where it should be will give a much nicer and quieter ride...I know this, I just put some in my truck and dropped 13 lbs of unsprung weight at the same time.

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  6. Str8Savage

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    What's the deal then, can u make block and beefed u bolt packages for 89-95 trucks too? Or strictly taco's? Cause I was never satisfired with any drop block and u bolt kits I bought before for my other trucks. The u bolts always got scragged from axle wrap and crappy roads eventually.
     
  7. Beefed Taco

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    I'll make 'em for your lawn mower if you want me to. My block, u-bolt and bolt on rear bump stop kits are big sellers on my website with shipping included. Here are current prices below. I promise you these will blow away any other kit you see out there. Most u-bolts found in kits or auto stores are low end grade 3 and when you compare the 2, you'll never go back to running aluminum, cast steel blocks and low end u-bolts.

    blocks $57.65
    any height tapered or non

    1/2" diameter grade 5 u-bolts made to spec (axle & block) $58.95

    9/16" diameter grade 8 u-bolts made to spec (axle & block) $74.95
    great for turbo trucks or highly abused trucks

    rear bolt on bump stops that use Energy bumps for quality $37.95 (pair)

    shipping w/delivery # $16.80

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