Leaf spring to axle U-bolts

[Fiddy B2C]

Hello all,

I’ve been going over some minor things to fix on the old B2C, and one of the things that has been bugging me is the stack of washers the PO used to make up the gap in the U-bolts after removing the auxiliary springs on the rear of the truck.  Those suckers are hard to find in the correct length.  They measure 1/2” diameter 20 tpi. The inside width is 1-3/4” and my application called for 6-1/2” length.  If you are looking for these u bolts, you cannot go wrong with Plattsburgh Spring Inc./UBoltsDirect.com. Very helpful folks and if they don’t have exactly what you want, call them and they’ll make them for you!

 

They had the 6-3/4” length and I ordered some today.  I’ll let you know how they come out and work when I get them in.

 

I hope this helps someone find what they need!

[Fiddy B2C]

As an update.  I received the u bolts from Plattsburgh Spring.  Installed them and they are perfect.  The right size, diameter, length and width.  It took 5 minutes per side to replace both and they look like the truck came with them…minus the rust and literally 64 washers the P.O. had used to keep the original U-bolts.  I was always told that you should never reuse Ubolts as once torqued, they stretch.  I guess the P.O. never heard of that…

 

Plattsburgh Spring was awesome to work with!  Very helpful folks, shipping was quick and they were there with real humans to answer any questions.

[Tooljunkie]

As far as re-using goes, if a guy has to heat/beat to get them off, cut and toss. But if they come apart without a battle i will re-use. Mine were nice,and i chose to reuse. If needed i make a sketch and have a local spring shop make them up. 

[JKochis82]

I ordered replacements from Stengel Bros. down in PA. They make them in any flavor you want, width length and fast turn around time. They send with the correct thick washers and long nuts. Real nice quality