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I climbed some rock steps yesterday, went home and checked this morning and found that i have sheared off a U bolt, and the one next to it is looking a bit sick. Any more wheeling and i reckon the axle tube would have parted ways with the spring
has anyone put one of these in their truck. Are they just as strong and secure as a factory set up.
how do you go about attatching shocks because the bottom plate is where the shock is attached, and bolting in on the top of the housing would halve the amount of shock travel.
Most U-Bolt flip kits are of stronger construction than the factory mounts.
Isn't your vehicle Spring Under Axle? If it is PM LJEXTREME and see if he can do some pics of his set up. Probably the best i've seen with a SPUA setup for clearance.
The easiest way to do your shocks is to buy the Snake racing mounts from BBM in Sydney. You will then need shocks with an eye mount at the bottom rather than the pin that you would have on yours.
Not sure on a cruiser but on a hilux you also need to do bump stops.
U-bolt flip does pick you up a fair bit of clearance under the diff on a SPOA vehicle.
[quote="Harb"]Well I'm guessing that they didn't think everyone would carry on like a big bunch of sooky girls over it like they have........[/quote]
Just for interest have a look at these: http://www.sor.com/sor/cat290.tam?xax=11088
I stumbled across them the other day. I would prefer the flip kit because you gain clearance but if you just want a bit of protection its not a bad idea.
www.sor.com wrote:U-bolt skid plates are designed to protect the U-Bolt ends and nuts from off-road damage. These Extreme U-Bolt Skid Plates were designed with you rock pounders in mind. The front and rear angle of this Extreme U-Bolt Skid Plate allows your vehicle to slide off and over rocks and boulders, even in cases where backing up is necessary, this design makes it easier not to get hung up on the rock. These Extreme U-Bolt Skid Plates are built with a strong design of 1/4 inch top plate welded steel to a 3/16 inch bottom steel skid plate. Welded internal gussets for extra strength. Extreme U-Bolt Skid Plates with shock pins have specially reinforced mounts for secure shock mounting. Black powder coated finish. Sold in pairs.
