U Bolts
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U Bolts
I know there are different schools of thought here but I figured I would poll you guys. If U bolts have to be removed for some reason, can they be reused? How about the nuts? I have heard the following 3 scenarios;
1) everything can be reused
2) replace just the nuts
3) replace both
What do you all think? I'm doing rear bushings right now and reassembly will be later this week.
1) everything can be reused
2) replace just the nuts
3) replace both
What do you all think? I'm doing rear bushings right now and reassembly will be later this week.
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u-bolts are stretch bolts, basically the torque spec is way too high and they stretch down to the happy spot. technically they are a one time use item.
if it were my truck i would reuse them as long as they still looked pretty and were not rotted.
if it were my truck i would reuse them as long as they still looked pretty and were not rotted.
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