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Old Mar 3, 2011 | 09:28 AM
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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 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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Old Mar 3, 2011 | 09:31 AM
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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 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
What's wrong with yours? Buy them frombd part out thread in the for sale section...
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Old Mar 3, 2011 | 09:33 AM
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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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Old Mar 3, 2011 | 09:36 AM
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So if they don't break they are still ok to use?
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Old Mar 3, 2011 | 09:41 AM
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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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Old Mar 3, 2011 | 09:43 AM
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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.
Ok, thats cool, I'll just do that then. I just thought that that was an insane price, I could get all new shackles and bolts for that price
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Old Mar 3, 2011 | 10:46 AM
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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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Old Mar 3, 2011 | 01:17 PM
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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.
Ok that sounds good, thanks for all the opinions.
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Old Mar 3, 2011 | 01:32 PM
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If you have a Tractor Supply near by they have them, thats were I got replacements.
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Old Mar 3, 2011 | 02:28 PM
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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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Old Mar 3, 2011 | 02:33 PM
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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?
Don't have the size but hopefully you can get one of them out. You get one and the rest are the same size. Good luck
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Old Mar 3, 2011 | 03:21 PM
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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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Old Mar 3, 2011 | 03:27 PM
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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.
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Old Mar 3, 2011 | 06:10 PM
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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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Old Mar 3, 2011 | 07:20 PM
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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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