U bolt question
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U bolt question
Is there any difference in the grade of u bolt used for trailers verses that listed specifically for a Chrysler 8.25. Both u nolts are the same size, threads, etc. I need to replace my leafs and noticed that the the trailer u bolts are half the price. I would think that if the trailer u bolts are rated for use on a 7,000 axle, that they are at least grade 5, but the grade never seems to be stated.
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Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
Is there any difference in the grade of u bolt used for trailers verses that listed specifically for a Chrysler 8.25. Both u nolts are the same size, threads, etc. I need to replace my leafs and noticed that the the trailer u bolts are half the price. I would think that if the trailer u bolts are rated for use on a 7,000 axle, that they are at least grade 5, but the grade never seems to be stated.
I've seen aftermarkets for the XJ listed as 1/2" Grade 8, which should be same as the OEM as their aftermarket OE replacements.
The u-bolts size for the XJ is listed as ½" Diameter x 3" Width x 6.5" Length, Round
Some 7,000 lb trailer axles use a 9/16" diameter, may or may not be Grade 8.
Here's a 9/16" diameter U-Bolt similar size to the XJ's that's Grade 5 instead of Grade 8.
http://www.truckspring.com/products/...__361-415.aspx
http://www.truckspring.com/suspensio...s/u-bolts.aspx
5/8" Grade 8 U-bolts
http://www.autoandtrucksprings.com/c...olts-90-1.html
Grade 8 - 5/8x3x7-5/8 Round U-Bolt http://www.autoandtrucksprings.com/p...NG-438-90.html
Last edited by Anony; 10-17-2016 at 03:25 PM.
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