leaf spring ubolts

[randyw]

Ok guys I have searched and searched with only finding universal ubolts. So my question is are the universal bolts ok to use on the ranger? I noticed that the factory bolts are kinda flat on the bottom where it wraps around the axle. Or do I have to find the factory style bolts? Asking cause I'm about to do the AAL and will be replacing the ubolts instead of reusing.

Thx for any and all help.

 

[MountainMike]

I got some made up by a welding shop when I did the leaf springs in my truck. The flat bottom ones are a little nicer in term of how they distribute the load on the axle but I didn't have an trouble at all on my truck when I used the round stock bolts.

 

[randyw]

So this may be a dumb question, but I'm not looking to do any off roading just want a Lil lift. Is it necessary to use new u bolts? I read it's a good idea something to do with them being torqued already.

 

[Sasquatch_Ryda]

You can reuse them if they are in good shape and come apart nicely. The workshop manual does not state anywhere that U bolts are to be discarded.

 

[randyw]

Thanks. Was curious about it cause I can't find the factory style in new just universal ones. Didn't want the u bolts to stop me form doing the lift since I found a deal I can't pass on.

Also will I need longer bolts up front for the spring plate so I can add the spacer that comes with the kit I'm looking at getting? It's a 3" lift from pro comp. It's a super deal I can't pass from a local guy that's never been out the box.

 

[Sasquatch_Ryda]

Also....there is nothing wrong with just the plain old round stock U bolts either.

Are you talking about a front leveling spacer kit?

 

[randyw]

It's a 3" pro comp lift that uses the spring spacers up front and aal in rear.

 

[randyw]

Bump for answer on longer coil spring plate bolts, if needed when adding 3" lift spacers and if so where to get.

 

[simpler=better]

I've had good luck getting cheap u bolts from rock auto. NAPA also has them by size, and of course the junkyard has them by the bucket.