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

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

Re: How exact should the spring leaf u-bolts be?
 

>Where am I going to find the right sized ones?

Go to Deaver Spring in Santa Ana, off 1st Street. They can provide everything
you need.

Robert Bills
KG6LMV
Orange County CA

http://www.outdoorwire.com/4x4/jeep/...p-l/billsr.htm
http://www.RobertBills.com

Re: How exact should the spring leaf u-bolts be?
 

>Where am I going to find the right sized ones?

Go to Deaver Spring in Santa Ana, off 1st Street. They can provide everything
you need.

Robert Bills
KG6LMV
Orange County CA

http://www.outdoorwire.com/4x4/jeep/...p-l/billsr.htm
http://www.RobertBills.com

Re: How exact should the spring leaf u-bolts be?
 

>Where am I going to find the right sized ones?

Go to Deaver Spring in Santa Ana, off 1st Street. They can provide everything
you need.

Robert Bills
KG6LMV
Orange County CA

http://www.outdoorwire.com/4x4/jeep/...p-l/billsr.htm
http://www.RobertBills.com

Re: How exact should the spring leaf u-bolts be?
 

Ok, I called the company I got them from and they are sending me out a new
set at no charge.

The downside is I have to wait for them to arrive but that's better than
them not sending me anything.

Thanks all,

Bill


"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
>
>

Re: How exact should the spring leaf u-bolts be?
 

Ok, I called the company I got them from and they are sending me out a new
set at no charge.

The downside is I have to wait for them to arrive but that's better than
them not sending me anything.

Thanks all,

Bill


"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
>
>

Re: How exact should the spring leaf u-bolts be?
 

Ok, I called the company I got them from and they are sending me out a new
set at no charge.

The downside is I have to wait for them to arrive but that's better than
them not sending me anything.

Thanks all,

Bill


"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
>
>