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Longer U-Bolts - Sierra
Posted: Mon Dec 03, 2007 7:03 pm
by Hybrid
I've been chasing some longer ubolts to accomodate some castor wedges. I also wouldn't mind putting an extra leaf in the drivers side to try to correct some of the lean. I've tried all the standard suspension places like pedders who can't really be bothered looking in there books to compare the measurements I give them. I tried ARB southside (Thanks matt) but had no luck there comparing it to other standard fare. Anyone know anywhere in brisbane I can pick some up off the shelf?
Posted: Mon Dec 03, 2007 7:14 pm
by christover1
I'd try nut and bolt suppliers.
Thats were my mate got his from.
Or even trailer places may help?
Posted: Mon Dec 03, 2007 8:06 pm
by want33s
I recently replaced my front U-bolts and got replacements from Northcoast Suspension at Kunda Pk. I had to cut 30-35mm excess off each of them after fitting so they should be plenty long enough for an extra leaf and a castor wedge.
Posted: Mon Dec 03, 2007 8:09 pm
by alien
you can buy big ones and cut them down yourself from a suspension place... im pretty sure the u-bolts from a ford something or other are same as zuk too... cant remember the model though - i think its the low ute thing they made... courier? i dunno.
U-bolts
Posted: Mon Dec 03, 2007 8:27 pm
by jhsuzi
I have found that most aftermarket u-bolts are longer in length than the standard u-bolts the vehicle came with. I have used Ironman and Maxi-trac and both have been a fair bit longer than standard U-bolts. I also had castor wedges in, no problems.
Posted: Mon Dec 03, 2007 9:55 pm
by BAD70Y
I bought my long U-Bolts from Rocky Road outfitters
I am not kidding when I say that from the time I put my order through their web site to the day they got to my front door was quicker then the couple of 4x4 shops that I rang to get back to me just to say they could not get the length I needed
http://www.rocky-road.com/zuksus.html
Posted: Mon Dec 03, 2007 10:42 pm
by 11_evl
85 pajero rears
Posted: Tue Dec 04, 2007 12:08 am
by just cruizin'
If you're on the northside go to 4x4 trekmaster on pickering st enogerra, best prices I got and yes they are longer then standard. With the longer nuts they were still protuding a far way with 4 leaves in the pack
Posted: Tue Dec 04, 2007 6:34 am
by Hybrid
Thanks guys. It looks like its going to be easier than I thought. The places I checked with eother couldn't be bothered or had no idea.
Posted: Tue Dec 04, 2007 9:29 am
by Highway-Star
Carrolls in Industrial Avanue Wacol custom make U-bolts. I think they are $15 each. They made some for my Bullbar mounts. They also made them on the spot, only took a little while.