Check Your U Bolts

[PlayingWithTBI]

The axle manufacturer's don't recommend reinstalling axle / saddle U bolts, as there a torque spec item and the amount stress / fatigue they expect to experience should be one time use practice. And considering how important they are I'm going with that checklist item.

I know that, I was just kidding

 

[Caman96]

I know that, I was just kidding

Here’s another joke, these have been for sale here for many years:

U-Bolts GM 4x4 Front Axle 73-91 - auto parts - by owner - vehicle automotive sale - craigslist

Set of four U-bolts for 1/2 ton or 3/4 ton Chevrolet or GMC 4x4 solid axle squarebody with 3" axle tube. Fits Corporate GM 10 Bolt 8.5", might fit Dana 44. fits: 73-86 Chevrolet K5 K10 K20 Blazer...

nh.craigslist.org

 

[Road Trip]

Here’s another joke, these have been for sale here for many years:

U-Bolts GM 4x4 Front Axle 73-91 - auto parts - by owner - vehicle automotive sale - craigslist

Set of four U-bolts for 1/2 ton or 3/4 ton Chevrolet or GMC 4x4 solid axle squarebody with 3" axle tube. Fits Corporate GM 10 Bolt 8.5", might fit Dana 44. fits: 73-86 Chevrolet K5 K10 K20 Blazer...

nh.craigslist.org

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[termite]

I see all of your rusty U-bolts and raise you a deserter.

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On the truck that came attached to the plow I bought last year. Hopefully will get to breathe new life (and U-bolts) into the truck.

 

[GoToGuy]

Ah, no.

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[Supercharged111]

When I replaced my leaf springs this is how the bolts looked. Since I had already ordered new ones, I'd be tempted to reuse them

Good ol' CA and AZ arid climate

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I cheated - these bolts were only 18 years old

My bolts in my 1500 were that clean, so I reused them. I also cheated, they were like 13 or 14 years old at the time.