Are you kidding me?
I'm getting new leaf springs installed next week and the only part I couldn't find online was the bolts that go through the bushings in the leaf springs eyes. So I just called the dealership and they wanted 60 dollars for the 4 bolts and 4 nuts!!! That is :censored: ridiculous!!!! I bought my leaf springs for 75, and your telling me that 4 little bolts and nuts will cost almost as much a full leaf pack. Talk about a rip off. Does anyone know where I can get these cheaper, or know what size they are so I can get them at lowes or something? Thanks
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Originally Posted by OOdynamite
I'm getting new leaf springs installed next week and the only part I couldn't find online was the bolts that go through the bushings in the leaf springs eyes. So I just called the dealership and they wanted 60 dollars for the 4 bolts and 4 nuts!!! That is :censored: ridiculous!!!! I bought my leaf springs for 75, and your telling me that 4 little bolts and nuts will cost almost as much a full leaf pack. Talk about a rip off. Does anyone know where I can get these cheaper, or know what size they are so I can get them at lowes or something? Thanks
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i had the same problem with mine, i wasnt gonna spend that much on bolts, luckily i didnt break any, i just sandblasted them to get all th crap off them and painted them with some zinc paint and they are good to go
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So if they don't break they are still ok to use?
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Yup. I reused mine, and I haven't had any trouble. They are strong bolts so as long as they look good I see no reason to not reuse them.
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Originally Posted by Anthonyb
(Post 890886)
Yup. I reused mine, and I haven't had any trouble. They are strong bolts so as long as they look good I see no reason to not reuse them.
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Yeah, you don't want to reuse the Ubolts....but the big bolts through the spring ends shouldn't be a problem. I reused mine and they are just fine.
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Originally Posted by gpXJ
Yeah, you don't want to reuse the Ubolts....but the big bolts through the spring ends shouldn't be a problem. I reused mine and they are just fine.
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If you have a Tractor Supply near by they have them, thats were I got replacements.
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I wanted to get new hardware for mine mostly because I'll be installing my lift and I hear they usually are frozen in place and need to get cut out... Does anyone have the size handy?
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Originally Posted by SKidder
(Post 891263)
I wanted to get new hardware for mine mostly because I'll be installing my lift and I hear they usually are frozen in place and need to get cut out... Does anyone have the size handy?
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your local fastener store should be able to get you some grade 8 hardware. but as it was said, if it came out undamaged, you can reuse them...
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Use the phone book and find a local spring shop, or even a Semi Truck repair shop they can make you custom U bolts for a fair price if you have the sizes.
Typically you don't reuse U bolts due to metal fatigue issues. |
We are talking about the spring bushing bolts... I'll just hope mine come off undamaged cause it's a 1/2 hour drive to the nearest parts store. I'm trying to get everything I might need just so I don't end up driving back and forth.
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I had to cut mine so I bought 6 nuts and bolts just in case at the dealer for $54. Only place I could find them.
However, this is the measurement you are looking for: M14 - 2.0 x 120 The dealer gave me stock 9.8 (like a grade 5) but if buying the bolt at a fastener store with the measurement I gave you, get a 10.9 bolt (grade 8). |
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