How exact should the spring leaf u-bolts be?
01-17-2004, 04:01 AM
#11
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Re: How exact should the spring leaf u-bolts be?
I'd recommend a spring shop but most auto parts stores will carry them...
the dealer can provide same as stock but that might not be any use to you
depending on your lift (spacers/shims etc)
"William Oliveri" <wuji@bigvalley.net> wrote in message
news:buapgt$flk2v$1@ID-193866.news.uni-berlin.de...
: Where am I going to find the right sized ones? Go to the dealer for
stock?
:
:
: "Cherokee-LTD" <spammenot@home.com> wrote in message
: news:bF5Ob.62632$ZuL1.20897@twister01.bloor.is.net .cable.rogers.com...
: > Don't use your old ones either.... shell out a few bucks for the right
: size
: > or take your new ones to a spring shop and see if they will trade you.
: > -Brian
: >
: > "L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
: > news:40089D2E.87493A17@***.net...
: > : Don't use them, they are for the larger Dana 44 tubes.
: > : God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
: > : mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
: > :
: > : William Oliveri wrote:
: > : >
: > : > I am examining my lift kit and comparing the u-bolts with my stock
: ones.
: > : > The kit U-Bolts are about a half an inch wider than my stock ones so
: > they
: > : > are not as snug as the stock ones. They do not "hug" the axle.
Will
: > this
: > : > work or should I use the stock ones (if they're long enough).
: > : >
: > : > Thanks,
: > : >
: > : > Bill
: >
: >
:
:
the dealer can provide same as stock but that might not be any use to you
depending on your lift (spacers/shims etc)
"William Oliveri" <wuji@bigvalley.net> wrote in message
news:buapgt$flk2v$1@ID-193866.news.uni-berlin.de...
: Where am I going to find the right sized ones? Go to the dealer for
stock?
:
:
: "Cherokee-LTD" <spammenot@home.com> wrote in message
: news:bF5Ob.62632$ZuL1.20897@twister01.bloor.is.net .cable.rogers.com...
: > Don't use your old ones either.... shell out a few bucks for the right
: size
: > or take your new ones to a spring shop and see if they will trade you.
: > -Brian
: >
: > "L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
: > news:40089D2E.87493A17@***.net...
: > : Don't use them, they are for the larger Dana 44 tubes.
: > : God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
: > : mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
: > :
: > : William Oliveri wrote:
: > : >
: > : > I am examining my lift kit and comparing the u-bolts with my stock
: ones.
: > : > The kit U-Bolts are about a half an inch wider than my stock ones so
: > they
: > : > are not as snug as the stock ones. They do not "hug" the axle.
Will
: > this
: > : > work or should I use the stock ones (if they're long enough).
: > : >
: > : > Thanks,
: > : >
: > : > Bill
: >
: >
:
:
01-17-2004, 04:01 AM
#12
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Re: How exact should the spring leaf u-bolts be?
I'd recommend a spring shop but most auto parts stores will carry them...
the dealer can provide same as stock but that might not be any use to you
depending on your lift (spacers/shims etc)
"William Oliveri" <wuji@bigvalley.net> wrote in message
news:buapgt$flk2v$1@ID-193866.news.uni-berlin.de...
: Where am I going to find the right sized ones? Go to the dealer for
stock?
:
:
: "Cherokee-LTD" <spammenot@home.com> wrote in message
: news:bF5Ob.62632$ZuL1.20897@twister01.bloor.is.net .cable.rogers.com...
: > Don't use your old ones either.... shell out a few bucks for the right
: size
: > or take your new ones to a spring shop and see if they will trade you.
: > -Brian
: >
: > "L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
: > news:40089D2E.87493A17@***.net...
: > : Don't use them, they are for the larger Dana 44 tubes.
: > : God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
: > : mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
: > :
: > : William Oliveri wrote:
: > : >
: > : > I am examining my lift kit and comparing the u-bolts with my stock
: ones.
: > : > The kit U-Bolts are about a half an inch wider than my stock ones so
: > they
: > : > are not as snug as the stock ones. They do not "hug" the axle.
Will
: > this
: > : > work or should I use the stock ones (if they're long enough).
: > : >
: > : > Thanks,
: > : >
: > : > Bill
: >
: >
:
:
the dealer can provide same as stock but that might not be any use to you
depending on your lift (spacers/shims etc)
"William Oliveri" <wuji@bigvalley.net> wrote in message
news:buapgt$flk2v$1@ID-193866.news.uni-berlin.de...
: Where am I going to find the right sized ones? Go to the dealer for
stock?
:
:
: "Cherokee-LTD" <spammenot@home.com> wrote in message
: news:bF5Ob.62632$ZuL1.20897@twister01.bloor.is.net .cable.rogers.com...
: > Don't use your old ones either.... shell out a few bucks for the right
: size
: > or take your new ones to a spring shop and see if they will trade you.
: > -Brian
: >
: > "L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
: > news:40089D2E.87493A17@***.net...
: > : Don't use them, they are for the larger Dana 44 tubes.
: > : God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
: > : mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
: > :
: > : William Oliveri wrote:
: > : >
: > : > I am examining my lift kit and comparing the u-bolts with my stock
: ones.
: > : > The kit U-Bolts are about a half an inch wider than my stock ones so
: > they
: > : > are not as snug as the stock ones. They do not "hug" the axle.
Will
: > this
: > : > work or should I use the stock ones (if they're long enough).
: > : >
: > : > Thanks,
: > : >
: > : > Bill
: >
: >
:
:
01-17-2004, 04:01 AM
#13
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Re: How exact should the spring leaf u-bolts be?
I'd recommend a spring shop but most auto parts stores will carry them...
the dealer can provide same as stock but that might not be any use to you
depending on your lift (spacers/shims etc)
"William Oliveri" <wuji@bigvalley.net> wrote in message
news:buapgt$flk2v$1@ID-193866.news.uni-berlin.de...
: Where am I going to find the right sized ones? Go to the dealer for
stock?
:
:
: "Cherokee-LTD" <spammenot@home.com> wrote in message
: news:bF5Ob.62632$ZuL1.20897@twister01.bloor.is.net .cable.rogers.com...
: > Don't use your old ones either.... shell out a few bucks for the right
: size
: > or take your new ones to a spring shop and see if they will trade you.
: > -Brian
: >
: > "L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
: > news:40089D2E.87493A17@***.net...
: > : Don't use them, they are for the larger Dana 44 tubes.
: > : God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
: > : mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
: > :
: > : William Oliveri wrote:
: > : >
: > : > I am examining my lift kit and comparing the u-bolts with my stock
: ones.
: > : > The kit U-Bolts are about a half an inch wider than my stock ones so
: > they
: > : > are not as snug as the stock ones. They do not "hug" the axle.
Will
: > this
: > : > work or should I use the stock ones (if they're long enough).
: > : >
: > : > Thanks,
: > : >
: > : > Bill
: >
: >
:
:
the dealer can provide same as stock but that might not be any use to you
depending on your lift (spacers/shims etc)
"William Oliveri" <wuji@bigvalley.net> wrote in message
news:buapgt$flk2v$1@ID-193866.news.uni-berlin.de...
: Where am I going to find the right sized ones? Go to the dealer for
stock?
:
:
: "Cherokee-LTD" <spammenot@home.com> wrote in message
: news:bF5Ob.62632$ZuL1.20897@twister01.bloor.is.net .cable.rogers.com...
: > Don't use your old ones either.... shell out a few bucks for the right
: size
: > or take your new ones to a spring shop and see if they will trade you.
: > -Brian
: >
: > "L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
: > news:40089D2E.87493A17@***.net...
: > : Don't use them, they are for the larger Dana 44 tubes.
: > : God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
: > : mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
: > :
: > : William Oliveri wrote:
: > : >
: > : > I am examining my lift kit and comparing the u-bolts with my stock
: ones.
: > : > The kit U-Bolts are about a half an inch wider than my stock ones so
: > they
: > : > are not as snug as the stock ones. They do not "hug" the axle.
Will
: > this
: > : > work or should I use the stock ones (if they're long enough).
: > : >
: > : > Thanks,
: > : >
: > : > Bill
: >
: >
:
:
01-17-2004, 04:16 AM
#14
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Re: How exact should the spring leaf u-bolts be?
Ditto.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Cherokee-LTD wrote:
>
> I'd recommend a spring shop but most auto parts stores will carry them...
> the dealer can provide same as stock but that might not be any use to you
> depending on your lift (spacers/shims etc)
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Cherokee-LTD wrote:
>
> I'd recommend a spring shop but most auto parts stores will carry them...
> the dealer can provide same as stock but that might not be any use to you
> depending on your lift (spacers/shims etc)
01-17-2004, 04:16 AM
#15
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Re: How exact should the spring leaf u-bolts be?
Ditto.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Cherokee-LTD wrote:
>
> I'd recommend a spring shop but most auto parts stores will carry them...
> the dealer can provide same as stock but that might not be any use to you
> depending on your lift (spacers/shims etc)
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Cherokee-LTD wrote:
>
> I'd recommend a spring shop but most auto parts stores will carry them...
> the dealer can provide same as stock but that might not be any use to you
> depending on your lift (spacers/shims etc)
01-17-2004, 04:16 AM
#16
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Re: How exact should the spring leaf u-bolts be?
Ditto.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Cherokee-LTD wrote:
>
> I'd recommend a spring shop but most auto parts stores will carry them...
> the dealer can provide same as stock but that might not be any use to you
> depending on your lift (spacers/shims etc)
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Cherokee-LTD wrote:
>
> I'd recommend a spring shop but most auto parts stores will carry them...
> the dealer can provide same as stock but that might not be any use to you
> depending on your lift (spacers/shims etc)
01-17-2004, 07:37 AM
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Re: How exact should the spring leaf u-bolts be?
"William Oliveri" <wuji@bigvalley.net> wrote in message news:<bua5m9$f84hm$1@ID-193866.news.uni-berlin.de>...
> I am examining my lift kit and comparing the u-bolts with my stock ones.
> The kit U-Bolts are about a half an inch wider than my stock ones so they
> are not as snug as the stock ones. They do not "hug" the axle. Will this
> work or should I use the stock ones (if they're long enough).
>
> Thanks,
>
> Bill
I'm surprised they haven't corrected this problem by now. They sent me
the wrong size, too. I re-used my old ones. Unless there are obvious
problems with your old ones, they should be fine. Call them and tell
them they sent you the wrong size. When I did that, they refunded part
of my money. I'll call them, too. They may not realize they are
sending out incorrect parts.
Also, look back at my reply to your post about the shock mount.
There's a used set on Ebay for $24.
TrailMarker.
> I am examining my lift kit and comparing the u-bolts with my stock ones.
> The kit U-Bolts are about a half an inch wider than my stock ones so they
> are not as snug as the stock ones. They do not "hug" the axle. Will this
> work or should I use the stock ones (if they're long enough).
>
> Thanks,
>
> Bill
I'm surprised they haven't corrected this problem by now. They sent me
the wrong size, too. I re-used my old ones. Unless there are obvious
problems with your old ones, they should be fine. Call them and tell
them they sent you the wrong size. When I did that, they refunded part
of my money. I'll call them, too. They may not realize they are
sending out incorrect parts.
Also, look back at my reply to your post about the shock mount.
There's a used set on Ebay for $24.
TrailMarker.
01-17-2004, 07:37 AM
#18
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Re: How exact should the spring leaf u-bolts be?
"William Oliveri" <wuji@bigvalley.net> wrote in message news:<bua5m9$f84hm$1@ID-193866.news.uni-berlin.de>...
> I am examining my lift kit and comparing the u-bolts with my stock ones.
> The kit U-Bolts are about a half an inch wider than my stock ones so they
> are not as snug as the stock ones. They do not "hug" the axle. Will this
> work or should I use the stock ones (if they're long enough).
>
> Thanks,
>
> Bill
I'm surprised they haven't corrected this problem by now. They sent me
the wrong size, too. I re-used my old ones. Unless there are obvious
problems with your old ones, they should be fine. Call them and tell
them they sent you the wrong size. When I did that, they refunded part
of my money. I'll call them, too. They may not realize they are
sending out incorrect parts.
Also, look back at my reply to your post about the shock mount.
There's a used set on Ebay for $24.
TrailMarker.
> I am examining my lift kit and comparing the u-bolts with my stock ones.
> The kit U-Bolts are about a half an inch wider than my stock ones so they
> are not as snug as the stock ones. They do not "hug" the axle. Will this
> work or should I use the stock ones (if they're long enough).
>
> Thanks,
>
> Bill
I'm surprised they haven't corrected this problem by now. They sent me
the wrong size, too. I re-used my old ones. Unless there are obvious
problems with your old ones, they should be fine. Call them and tell
them they sent you the wrong size. When I did that, they refunded part
of my money. I'll call them, too. They may not realize they are
sending out incorrect parts.
Also, look back at my reply to your post about the shock mount.
There's a used set on Ebay for $24.
TrailMarker.
01-17-2004, 07:37 AM
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Re: How exact should the spring leaf u-bolts be?
"William Oliveri" <wuji@bigvalley.net> wrote in message news:<bua5m9$f84hm$1@ID-193866.news.uni-berlin.de>...
> I am examining my lift kit and comparing the u-bolts with my stock ones.
> The kit U-Bolts are about a half an inch wider than my stock ones so they
> are not as snug as the stock ones. They do not "hug" the axle. Will this
> work or should I use the stock ones (if they're long enough).
>
> Thanks,
>
> Bill
I'm surprised they haven't corrected this problem by now. They sent me
the wrong size, too. I re-used my old ones. Unless there are obvious
problems with your old ones, they should be fine. Call them and tell
them they sent you the wrong size. When I did that, they refunded part
of my money. I'll call them, too. They may not realize they are
sending out incorrect parts.
Also, look back at my reply to your post about the shock mount.
There's a used set on Ebay for $24.
TrailMarker.
> I am examining my lift kit and comparing the u-bolts with my stock ones.
> The kit U-Bolts are about a half an inch wider than my stock ones so they
> are not as snug as the stock ones. They do not "hug" the axle. Will this
> work or should I use the stock ones (if they're long enough).
>
> Thanks,
>
> Bill
I'm surprised they haven't corrected this problem by now. They sent me
the wrong size, too. I re-used my old ones. Unless there are obvious
problems with your old ones, they should be fine. Call them and tell
them they sent you the wrong size. When I did that, they refunded part
of my money. I'll call them, too. They may not realize they are
sending out incorrect parts.
Also, look back at my reply to your post about the shock mount.
There's a used set on Ebay for $24.
TrailMarker.
01-17-2004, 09:26 AM
#20
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Re: How exact should the spring leaf u-bolts be?
TrailMarker wrote:
>
> "William Oliveri" <wuji@bigvalley.net> wrote in message news:<bua5m9$f84hm$1@ID-193866.news.uni-berlin.de>...
> > I am examining my lift kit and comparing the u-bolts with my stock ones.
> > The kit U-Bolts are about a half an inch wider than my stock ones so they
> > are not as snug as the stock ones. They do not "hug" the axle. Will this
> > work or should I use the stock ones (if they're long enough).
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Bill
>
> I'm surprised they haven't corrected this problem by now. They sent me
> the wrong size, too. I re-used my old ones. Unless there are obvious
> problems with your old ones, they should be fine. Call them and tell
> them they sent you the wrong size. When I did that, they refunded part
> of my money. I'll call them, too. They may not realize they are
> sending out incorrect parts.
> Also, look back at my reply to your post about the shock mount.
> There's a used set on Ebay for $24.
> TrailMarker.
It is dangerous using the old ones....
They get stretched and then can/will come loose or snap.
Any local spring shop should be able to whip you up a set easy.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>
> "William Oliveri" <wuji@bigvalley.net> wrote in message news:<bua5m9$f84hm$1@ID-193866.news.uni-berlin.de>...
> > I am examining my lift kit and comparing the u-bolts with my stock ones.
> > The kit U-Bolts are about a half an inch wider than my stock ones so they
> > are not as snug as the stock ones. They do not "hug" the axle. Will this
> > work or should I use the stock ones (if they're long enough).
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Bill
>
> I'm surprised they haven't corrected this problem by now. They sent me
> the wrong size, too. I re-used my old ones. Unless there are obvious
> problems with your old ones, they should be fine. Call them and tell
> them they sent you the wrong size. When I did that, they refunded part
> of my money. I'll call them, too. They may not realize they are
> sending out incorrect parts.
> Also, look back at my reply to your post about the shock mount.
> There's a used set on Ebay for $24.
> TrailMarker.
It is dangerous using the old ones....
They get stretched and then can/will come loose or snap.
Any local spring shop should be able to whip you up a set easy.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's