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Mdub
February 9th, 2007, 18:12
I'm looking for a store. I can see their sign in my head but I don't know where exactly it is. It has the word "U-bolts" painted on the side. It is down near Baseline or Guadalupe near maybe Mesa Drive. Anyone know the one and where it is. I need to get some new u-bolts for a 8.25" (custom length) and my bet is a place with "U-bolts" painted on the side might sell....anyone....anyone....yep, U-bolts. Thought it was worth a shot. Let me know if ya'll know. Thanks.
old_man
February 9th, 2007, 19:11
Surprisingly enough Autozone has lift kits with blocks that come with nice long ubolts. Throw away the blocks and use the bolts. Trim them with a grinder once you get it together.
Mdub
February 9th, 2007, 20:13
You know what, I've actually done that before. I forgot about that. It was weird too, the only one they had actually fit the 8.25 too. Pretty cool. Thanks for the idea but I still would like to know that store though.
Gasman
February 9th, 2007, 23:25
That place would be called Spectrac. Between Country Club and Mesa Dr on Baseline. I got my u-bolts there a few years ago.
cwstnsko
February 10th, 2007, 08:02
Surprisingly enough Autozone has lift kits with blocks that come with nice long ubolts. Throw away the blocks and use the bolts. Trim them with a grinder once you get it together.

The Autozones in E Mesa also sell just the U-bolts for the 8.25 for about $16 a pair. They have 6" and 8" lengths. They are 1/2" so they're thicker then stock, and they are fine threaded rather than the coarse threads that are stock. Should get a lot more clamp-up for the same torque just watch that you don't bend the spring plates.
rockwerks
February 10th, 2007, 08:18
any suspension shop (Spring) can bend you new ones exactly what you need.

http://dsimage.dexonline.com/previews/MTCY/DEFAULT_P100500426_large.jpg

http://dsimage.dexonline.com/previews/MTCY/DEFAULT_C1449842_large.jpg

not too familiar with the area but here are a few
AZXJ
February 10th, 2007, 21:13
We have tons..... Used and New!!! :D
Mdub
March 23rd, 2007, 09:32
That place would be called Spectrac. Between Country Club and Mesa Dr on Baseline. I got my u-bolts there a few years ago.

Thanks Gasman, that is exactly the place I was thinking !
d10shun
March 23rd, 2007, 11:50
Make sure you know the exact diameter and length before you go in. There are no returns! They will be expensive too but worth it. A.Z. ubolts are crap.
rockwerks
March 25th, 2007, 09:15
Make sure you know the exact diameter and length before you go in. There are no returns! They will be expensive too but worth it. A.Z. ubolts are crap.

Why expensive? I have mine made here at American Spring, takes em about 5 minutes and decent price, cheaper than buying a set at the local 4 wheel drive shop
Fergie
March 25th, 2007, 09:54
Why expensive? I have mine made here at American Spring, takes em about 5 minutes and decent price, cheaper than buying a set at the local 4 wheel drive shop
$8 a piece from Scott that last time I went there.