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Boomer 
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 Topic: U BoltsPosted: 10 May 2022 at 3:27pm |
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Need to replace all the u bolts for front and rear axles on my 52 mb..... where is a good place to get them from.
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General Eisenhower
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Posted: 10 May 2022 at 3:55pm |
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A local spring shop could probably bend any size you want, cheaper and you'd probably get it faster than ordering.
That being said any parts retailer online should carry them. I ordered mine off QTM from Georgia. Also remember one of the front u bolts is bigger than the other because it has to fit around part of the differential housing
Edited by General Eisenhower - 10 May 2022 at 3:58pm |
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Posted: 10 May 2022 at 4:10pm |
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https://www.uboltsdirect.com/
I've used these guys and they are great. Just need to make sure your measurements are correct.
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Posted: 10 May 2022 at 4:16pm |
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I usually go down to the local flaps with one of my old ubolts and go through the ones they have on the shelf.
Is "local flaps" redundant? Edited by smfulle - 10 May 2022 at 4:17pm |
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Posted: 10 May 2022 at 8:47pm |
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I have bought several sets from Quarter Ton and Military, or QTM. Their prices are reasonable.
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Posted: 10 May 2022 at 11:12pm |
Yep. Favorite Local Auto Parts Store, (FLAPS).  I use NAPA for the most part.
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Posted: 10 May 2022 at 11:25pm |
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Most of those UBOLT suppliers make 'round' ubolts for industrial support of pipes.
Suspension ubolts like Willys used were forged, hence the flattened section that is wrapped over the axle tube. Just my opinion, but I think that is why so many people break center bolts...
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Posted: 11 May 2022 at 12:45am |
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Maybe that’s why Willys refers to them as “clips”.
The m38 and a1 military clips are the longest because of the thick leaf spring packs that were used. Edited by oldtime - 11 May 2022 at 12:47am |
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Posted: 11 May 2022 at 3:18am |
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Somewhere I have a spreadsheet with a few dozen part numbers and specs for differnt models and spring packs...
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Posted: 11 May 2022 at 6:56am |
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I’d like to see photo’s of the 52 MB ?….
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Posted: 11 May 2022 at 8:10am |
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I have bought several sets from Quarter Ton Military also, fast shipping and quality ubolts and nuts
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Posted: 11 May 2022 at 8:58am |
The original was also tempered. I purchased a bunch of the military M-38 U bolts that are a little longer than standard used on a CJ and run a die to make the threaded area longer to use them on a CJ. It takes a little more effort to thread them because of them being hardened. Jim
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Posted: 11 May 2022 at 9:00am |
Good catch! I'd like to see them as well...
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Posted: 11 May 2022 at 9:02am |
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brain fart on my part...... dont know what i was thinking......
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Posted: 11 May 2022 at 9:20am |
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The original was also tempered. I purchased a bunch of the military M-38 U bolts that are a little longer than standard used on a CJ and run a die to make the threaded area longer to use them on a CJ. It takes a little more effort to thread them because of them being hardened. Jim [/QUOTE]
X 2 ! I bought a batch of these from I think it was QTM ???
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Posted: 13 May 2022 at 9:06pm |
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I bought from uboltsdirect before and found them to be a good outfit. They say through 9/16" is grade five equivalent and larger is grade eight.
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Posted: 13 May 2022 at 11:31pm |
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I ended up get 1/2 in from local napa dealer. had to drill out the shock mount to make them fit.
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