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Old 05-09-2011, 07:31 AM
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Question Axle U-Bolts

Does anyone know where I can get some stock length axle U-bolts (front and rear)? I'm doing a stock rebuild on my '81 and the original U-bolts and nuts are in pretty rough shape. I figured, I might as well replace them with new ones, however all I'm finding are the longer U-bolts for the flip kits and suspension lift kits (which I'm guessing would hang down a little too low).
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Rancho (http://gorancho.com/catalog.php) carries a large selection of u-bolts, look in the Master Catalog Supplement (Specification Chart) and match up the shape and size to what you need. No problem using a longer than stock u-bolt, they usually have extra long threads and you just cut them to length after installing them.

Or if you have a local spring/suspension shop, they should be able to bend you up a set.
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I bought new ones from toyota, was about 100 bucks i believe.
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Yeah I haven't checked the dealership yet, I figured they wouldn't have them being just about everything else I've checked on has been discontinued. I'll check with those guys too though.
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If this would have been a week or two ago, I just threw away a complete set off my '83 that were in great shape. Sorry man.
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Better to use new ones anyway. See 4Crawler's post above, or you can get Old Man Emu replacements from TRDparts4u just give them a call, no affiliation but I always get great service over there. 866-233-4305
The OldManE's are part #OMEU53 for the rear, and #OMEU52 for the front, they come with nuts/washers, about $11-12 each, you need 4 of each part #.
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autozone? or your local equivalent
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Just get some made, at our local shop they're $8 a piece with nuts and washers
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Originally Posted by Nimyad
Just get some made, at our local shop they're $8 a piece with nuts and washers
Pohl springs?
They made me a set for my jeep for like 50 bucks.
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Pohl springs?
They made me a set for my jeep for like 50 bucks.
Six states is where I get mine.
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Originally Posted by Nimyad
Six states is where I get mine.
Still haven't gone out there. A friend of mine just got his rear driveline rebuilt, and a double-cardan put on the TCase side. I guess he knew the owners son or somethin.
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