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Old 02-22-2011, 11:04 AM
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Exclamation Factory U bolts

I just bought coils to perform the ZUK mod on my 87 4runner and it has 3 inch blocks on it that I plan to get rid of once the springs are installed.
Does anyone know where I can order OEM U bolts?

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Cool - I did this to replace 4" blocks on mine and ran into the same issue.

I went to Autozone to buy generic U bolts (they have kits), and one of the guys working there had just installed new aftermarket springs on his newer tacoma - he sold me the factory ubolts for $10 and they were in the bed of his truck outside - total score.

That said, I think you can just get "generic" u bolt kits at auto parts stores - just make sure you have the right size confirmed and that they are designed to attach the right way...a lot of kits I saw were made for "leaf under axle" applications and would not have worked on mine.

Try a dealer too, or www.toyotapartszone.com

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Yes, I read though your thread about three times haha.

What do you think of these?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...#ht_578wt_1165
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Looks solid....I would make sure they come with the bolts as well, at that price.
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I did just ask the seller and he said that they do, I'm gonna go ahead and order them. I've order the 14" 100lbs springs and new front and rear shocks. I have a question, Since the front of the truck doesn't have any type of springs or leafs what keeps it up?
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Originally Posted by jdjesse
I did just ask the seller and he said that they do, I'm gonna go ahead and order them. I've order the 14" 100lbs springs and new front and rear shocks. I have a question, Since the front of the truck doesn't have any type of springs or leafs what keeps it up?
The "Force"

http://www.4x4wire.com/toyota/tech/torsion_bars/
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Start an item wanted thread here on YT. I am sure several members have a set laying around. I ordered a U-bolt flip kit this morning so I will have an extra set of U bolts in a week or so when my kit gets here.
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are u-bolts reusable rob? I was under the impression once you take em off you shouldn't reuse them.

OEM u-bolts are quite expensive BTW. I cam up with two types and not sure which one is which:

BOLT, U(FOR REAR SPRING) 48117-14042 1986.08-1988.08 LN66, RN6#, VZN6#.. HLF $23.31 x 4
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Originally Posted by xxxtreme22r
are u-bolts reusable rob? I was under the impression once you take em off you shouldn't reuse them.

OEM u-bolts are quite expensive BTW. I cam up with two types and not sure which one is which:

BOLT, U(FOR REAR SPRING) 48117-14042 1986.08-1988.08 LN66, RN6#, VZN6#.. HLF $23.31 x 4
I don't see why they wouldn't be re-useable? Only bolts I know of theat shouldn't be reused are tourqe to yeild which I do not belive the ubolts to be.
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hmmm good news for me, but then again in PA those threads take a beating haha. My luck I don't get a new set for my springs and end up ... well with 4 u-bolts in 10 pieces hahaha.
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http://www.stengelbros.com/catalog/361-368_2978666.htm

a tad longer, but they're grade 8, come with all hardware, and are beefy. i'm using them now. my only thing: paint them. they're not coated. mine have a nice light layer of rust, and (hindsight is 20/20) i should have painted them
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