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Old Mar 3, 2004 | 08:45 PM
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where can i get longer read end u-bolts, the local stores says he cant get them the right width apart that i need?
 
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Old Mar 3, 2004 | 08:51 PM
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I know you can go to some transport truck places and they bend them for you. Go to a transport truck repair place that does bigger trucks. Good luck!

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Spring shops also have them or can make them.
 
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Where are you located? Like Eric said, any spring shop should be able to get them, or bend them for you
 
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i am located in southern ohio, about 65 miles east of cincy.
 
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Most larger cities will have spring shops. Ask in any shop that works on commercial trucks.
 
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If its Not to much work remove one of your OLD ubolts and carry it with you and find a source that will fab you anew set of bolts and use your old one to ensure the correct spacing. s.kuteman
 
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