U-bolts for Waggy leaf SAS

slammer67 · 11-27-2007, 11:25 PM

What should I use for u-bolts on my leaf sprung SAS?

I have a wagoneer front axle and I was planning on using a 2-1/2" square u-bolt set up similar to a toyota leaf setup on the drivers side and 3" round u-bolts on the pass side, I also need a set of round 3-1/8" u-bolts for the ford 9' in the rear.

Should I use 9/16" or 5/8"; Grade 5 or grade 8, plated or no?

Many suspension companys sell u-bolts that are only 1/2" threads, is that strong enough? and 1/2" u-bolt sets are pretty cheap.

but I was looking at this on ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=290183570336

they make u-bolts in custom sizes and will do a set with two u-shaped and two square for me at same price, but what size/grade should I get?

And how important do you think it is to buy new u-bolts instead of using old ones? I've used old ones on axle swaps before and never thought much of it, but I want do do this swap right.

So what are most of you using on your axle swaps?

**metalmacguyver** · 11-28-2007, 12:11 PM

there is no such thing as too strong.

Natedog · 11-28-2007, 01:18 PM

Long as they are still good and big enough re-use them. I used 9/16 or 5/8" on my Toyota, can't remember at the moment, had a local spring shop make them while I waited. I told them the diameter, length and U or square and it took like 15 minutes. Bought nuts and washers from them too and was cheaper and I didn't have to hack a bunch of extra off the ends when I was done.

I would do the U type with the nuts up if you can. I don't usually do plated cause mine get scuffed up on the rocks fast anyways, but rustbelt I would do plated.

That auction you posted sounds good price and quality.

slammer67 · 12-01-2007, 10:17 AM

How many people are running 5/8" u-bolts on their axles?
or 9/16, or 1/2"
and what about grade 5 vs grade 8-most u-bolt adds don't specify what grade, so I bet there probably not grade 8, so is grade 8 needed for u-bolts?

madmax401 · 12-06-2007, 07:50 PM

check out "ruff stuff specialties." they have kits for that and are thcker than stock -heavy as hell. simple swap kits include leaf spring perches- shock mounts - u bolts and plates for 110 bux. cant beat that .

madmax401 · 12-06-2007, 07:55 PM

i found the link
http://www.ruffstuffspecialties.com/...nger-c-32.html tell them your from the ranger station to recieve your discount. i ordered and i like.

slammer67 · 12-07-2007, 07:42 PM

I bought 2 sets of 5/8's grade 8 bolts with shipping for about $65.

from ebay seller palmerspring

they were made to order and I got a set with two round and two square u-bolts for the front d44 and a set of four round for the ford 9".

thanks for the link though.

11-27-2007, 11:25 PM	#1
slammer67 Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Salida, Colorado Year: 1995 Make: ranger Model: super cab Posts: 227 Rep Power: 12 iTrader: (0)	U-bolts for Waggy leaf SAS What should I use for u-bolts on my leaf sprung SAS? I have a wagoneer front axle and I was planning on using a 2-1/2" square u-bolt set up similar to a toyota leaf setup on the drivers side and 3" round u-bolts on the pass side, I also need a set of round 3-1/8" u-bolts for the ford 9' in the rear. Should I use 9/16" or 5/8"; Grade 5 or grade 8, plated or no? Many suspension companys sell u-bolts that are only 1/2" threads, is that strong enough? and 1/2" u-bolt sets are pretty cheap. but I was looking at this on ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=290183570336 they make u-bolts in custom sizes and will do a set with two u-shaped and two square for me at same price, but what size/grade should I get? And how important do you think it is to buy new u-bolts instead of using old ones? I've used old ones on axle swaps before and never thought much of it, but I want do do this swap right. So what are most of you using on your axle swaps?
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11-28-2007, 12:11 PM	#2
metalmacguyver Yeah, I built that. Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Plymouth MA home, Buzzards Bay MA Year: 1997, 1994 Make: Ford Model: Ranger, F350 Engine: 4.0, 7.3 Class: 4x4 Extreme Used For: Working and Wheeling Posts: 3,822 Rep Power: 10 iTrader: (28)	there is no such thing as too strong. __________________ Horsepower is how fast you hit a wall. Torque is how far you move a wall. http://www.therangerstation.com/foru...ad.php?t=21890 1994 F350 7.3L PSD, 5spd, DD/tow rig, 2wd for now... 1997 Excab/4.0/5spd/Manual1354/4.88/locked F/R /35"BFG MTs/WarnXD9000i/6"lift/HYDROBOOST!!/Extended radius arms/Wheeling only.
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11-28-2007, 01:18 PM	#3
Natedog Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CA Year: 87 Make: Ranger Model: SuperCab Class: 4x4 Used For: DD & trail truck Posts: 922 Rep Power: 13 iTrader: (3)	Long as they are still good and big enough re-use them. I used 9/16 or 5/8" on my Toyota, can't remember at the moment, had a local spring shop make them while I waited. I told them the diameter, length and U or square and it took like 15 minutes. Bought nuts and washers from them too and was cheaper and I didn't have to hack a bunch of extra off the ends when I was done. I would do the U type with the nuts up if you can. I don't usually do plated cause mine get scuffed up on the rocks fast anyways, but rustbelt I would do plated. That auction you posted sounds good price and quality. __________________ 1987 2.9 with 1988 emissions, Ranger Supercab converted to 4x4, A4LD pos out, M5R1 IN! Last edited by Natedog; 11-28-2007 at 01:21 PM.
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12-01-2007, 10:17 AM	#4
slammer67 Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Salida, Colorado Year: 1995 Make: ranger Model: super cab Posts: 227 Rep Power: 12 iTrader: (0)	How many people are running 5/8" u-bolts on their axles? or 9/16, or 1/2" and what about grade 5 vs grade 8-most u-bolt adds don't specify what grade, so I bet there probably not grade 8, so is grade 8 needed for u-bolts?
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12-06-2007, 07:50 PM	#5
madmax401 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 156 Rep Power: 12 iTrader: (1)	check out "ruff stuff specialties." they have kits for that and are thcker than stock -heavy as hell. simple swap kits include leaf spring perches- shock mounts - u bolts and plates for 110 bux. cant beat that .
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12-06-2007, 07:55 PM	#6
madmax401 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 156 Rep Power: 12 iTrader: (1)	i found the link http://www.ruffstuffspecialties.com/...nger-c-32.html tell them your from the ranger station to recieve your discount. i ordered and i like.
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12-07-2007, 07:42 PM	#7
slammer67 Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Salida, Colorado Year: 1995 Make: ranger Model: super cab Posts: 227 Rep Power: 12 iTrader: (0)	I bought 2 sets of 5/8's grade 8 bolts with shipping for about $65. from ebay seller palmerspring they were made to order and I got a set with two round and two square u-bolts for the front d44 and a set of four round for the ford 9". thanks for the link though.
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