Front U-Bolts

by Guest Fri Sep 16, 2016 8:07 pm

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Front U-Bolts

Post by Guest Fri Sep 16, 2016 8:07 pm

Anybody know where to get front leaf spring/axle beam U-Bolts for a 68 gmc handi-van?
They're an odd ball size. I can't find them anywhere. I'm sure I could have them made but I'm guessing that would be expensive.

A - 1/2

b - 2 5/8

c - 3 3/4

Semi-round (special bend)

by Scott Fri Sep 16, 2016 8:49 pm

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Re: Front U-Bolts

Post by Scott Fri Sep 16, 2016 8:49 pm

I had some made in Dallas about 5 or 6 years ago. I think they charged me about $80 bucks to make me some. And your right, they are hard to match. The place I went had the die for the right bend and put them in a press to make them as I waited.

by dougtappan Sun Sep 18, 2016 5:47 pm

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Re: Front U-Bolts

Post by dougtappan Sun Sep 18, 2016 5:47 pm

Got mine at Palmer Spring Woburn Ma.

by panelmanrd Mon Sep 19, 2016 6:37 am

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Re: Front U-Bolts

Post by panelmanrd Mon Sep 19, 2016 6:37 am

are you looking for new or used?

by Guest Mon Sep 19, 2016 8:16 pm

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Re: Front U-Bolts

Post by Guest Mon Sep 19, 2016 8:16 pm

I'm looking for new front U-Bolts Panelmanrd...I wouldn't buy used U-Bolts.

Thanks for the tip Dougtappan....I'll try Palmer Spring in Woburn Ma and Donovan Spring Company in Londonderry New Hampshire.

If I have to get a set made I guess $80 isn't a bad price Scott.