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u bolt dimensions

Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2017 11:08 am
by 52PLOWERWAGON
can some one please post the dimensions of the stock u bolts

I m looking to add some leaves to my suspension and i'd like to have ubolts before I start

Re: u bolt dimensions

Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2017 5:01 am
by Elwood
The dimensions of the various spring "clips" are in the ORD 9 SNL G-741 parts manual. Multiple lengths depending on which truck (M37, M42, M43, V41) and which location on the truck.

Or just measure the ones that are on your truck now, and add whatever length you need to allow for the additional springs you plan to install?

Re: u bolt dimensions

Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2017 8:13 am
by 52PLOWERWAGON
is there a special way to measure them ?

Re: u bolt dimensions

Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2017 9:34 am
by j mccormick
Measure overall length, inside radius and bolt diameter.

Joe

Re: u bolt dimensions

Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2017 7:35 am
by 52PLOWERWAGON
that's what I thought just making sure

Re: u bolt dimensions

Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2017 11:16 am
by Elwood
The ORD 9 SNL lists all of the clips as having the same width of 2-21/32", but that is not the opening, i.e. not the inside measurement between the legs. The inside measures 2-1/16" on an NOS clip that I have on hand, which will just fit over the stock spring width of 2".

You probably will have trouble getting the old nuts off of the existing clips, and they likely won't be (and shouldn't be) re-usable. All of the clips use the same nuts: p/n 7351124, 9/16-18NF. However, at 3/4", these are taller than a regular hex nut. You'll need something like these: https://www.mcmaster.com/#90565a333/=162gnss

Re: u bolt dimensions

Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2017 5:36 am
by 52PLOWERWAGON
I figured if I can get ones that match i'll just torch them off



KILL IT WITH FIRE :mrgreen: :lol: :lol: