• Welcome Visitor! Please take a few seconds and Register for our forum. Even if you don't want to post, you can still 'Like' and react to posts.

Looking for Stainless U bolts. Ideas?


Broaner

Well-Known Member
Joined
Nov 23, 2007
Messages
135
Age
38
City
Madison, WI
Vehicle Year
1995, 89
Transmission
Manual
Title pretty much explains it all. I'm building up a 31 spline 8.8 and I'd like doing things so they last. So I'd like some SS u-bolts long enough to account for the stock 2" blocks. Any ideas are welcome. Thanks guys.

Edit: Found this site but they don't offer a 3.25" U-bolt which is what the exploder tube needs; correct?
 
Last edited:
Good luck finding them and good luck paying for them. I would almost bet they will be close to $500 for the set.

A buddy got standard u-bolts made for his from a local spring shop for $40.
 
Stainless hardware is equivallent to Grade 2 hardware.

You will gawl the threads of the nut before you get to the recommended torque of axle u-bolts..

If you want them to look pretty then get them zinc coated.
 
also from experience, because i work in the fishing industry, even though stainless looks pretty and people prefer it because of the "no rust" factor, you will have zero warning, IE: rust and obvious corrosion, of when they will fail. most people don't realize that stainless "rots" from the inside out.
 
You would be far better looking for galvanized or zink plated. Strength is of the highest importance here and stainless isn't gonna cut it.
 
Title pretty much explains it all. I'm building up a 31 spline 8.8 and I'd like doing things so they last. So I'd like some SS u-bolts long enough to account for the stock 2" blocks. Any ideas are welcome. Thanks guys.

Edit: Found this site but they don't offer a 3.25" U-bolt which is what the exploder tube needs; correct?

So they last? just get big fat normal bolts. When I need u-bolts I go to a Heavytruck trailer repair outfit. Bradvin Trailer. They sell/service/repair big boy trailers. I'm not advertising for them, I'm just trying to help you find what you want. They make me whatever u-bolts I want. They have stock and then they just bend them to what I need. Try the yellow pages, call around?
 
What kind of person doesn't consider 13 years "lasting?"

Put another set of OEM-type bolts, and it will last another 13 years, given the same conditions.
 
What kind of person doesn't consider 13 years "lasting?"

Put another set of OEM-type bolts, and it will last another 13 years, given the same conditions.

With a quick coat of paint the 23 year old ones on my '85 would pass for new...
 
And don't let it get close to aluminum.

No kidding!
actually stainless fasteners is the only thing closely compatible to aluminum, yes the stainless over time may rot the aluminum but that is what we use to fasten our drum to the deck of our boat.FWIW the the part of the drum that fastens to the deck is aluminum

depends on where you go
 
Absurd? Not really. You get what you pay for. I'm so deep in the rust belt that the ~$23 required for the ones I need are well worth it to me. To put it in perspective, I spend $500 a year on an unlimited carwash pass and use it nearly everyday for six months outta the year. Money spent to protect my automotive lovelies are well worth it IMO.
 
Last edited:
I'm not sure if they have what you are after, but check with the folks at Totally Stainless (1.800.767.4781).

They have a lot of higher strength stainless nuts and bolts.. Some even stronger than grade 8!
 

Sponsored Ad


Sponsored Ad

TRS Events

Member & Vendor Upgrades

For a small yearly donation, you can support this forum and receive a 'Supporting Member' banner, or become a 'Supporting Vendor' and promote your products here. Click the banner to find out how.

Latest posts

Recently Featured

Want to see your truck here? Share your photos and details in the forum.

Ranger Adventure Video

TRS Merchandise

Follow TRS On Instagram

TRS Sponsors


Sponsored Ad


Sponsored Ad


Amazon Deals

Sponsored Ad

Back
Top