Square Bended U-Bolts

[db05]

Having problems finding some larger sized square bended U-Bolts and was wondering if you could help. Sizes:

2 x 5, 1/2 inch diameter
4 x 7, 3/4 inch diameter

Thanks for your help.

 

[RedRocker]

You might be able to have some made up at a spring shop.

 

[HGM]

Look for a driveline or 4x4 shop in your area. Most places set up to do driveshafts have the press to make u-bolts.

 

[Nasty135]

db05, Depending on what your doing with them , One quick and easy idea is to get a piece of all thread the diameter you need put it in the vise heat with torch and bend it, then cut to length needed....

I wouldn't try to hold my truck springs on with this method though... /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif

 

[Bowhunter]

You might call a local Napa and see if they know of anyone in your area that makes U-bolts. I had some made up for my truck a couple of weeks ago at a small local garage. They were the only place less than an hour away that makes them.

 

[hobbyfarm]

db05,
Ditto what Redrocker said.
I'd grab the phone book and find a shop that makes them. If you put the word out to some of the better auto parts stores, they should be able to point you in the right direction.

 

[Ranch_Hand_Supp]

dbo5, Some trailer axles are square and require that style U bolt. Threaded rod is not very strong and a little harder to keep tight depending what you are using it for?

Some farm implements use that style as well. Maybe a implement dealer can match them up??

Just something else to think about.

Ronald
Ranch Hand Supply

 

[db05]

I'll be using these as part of a frame for holding forklift forks to be attached to a tractor loader so they need to be strong. Would this work, purchase some 1/2 & 3/4 round stock steel from my local steel yard, heat it, bend it using square tubing as my guide and then use a pipe threader for my threads? Those pipe threaders from Harbor Freight any good? Thanks again

 

[bczoom]

db05,

Don't know where you live but if near water, check with a marina. Many boat trailers use them.

Brian

 

[pekabu]

Have you checked on some of the trailer parts dealers on the internet? Champion http://www.lowcosttrailersupplies.com/Merchant3/merchant.mvc?page=LCTS/CTGY/D12x3

I just did a quick google search on trailer axle u bolt.

 

[normde2001]

I would get standard auto/truck spring shackles from a junkyard, etc. , and fabricate something to square up the "U".

 

[JerryG]

A suggestion. When U bolts get that large on implements, I try not to use them. I usually use 2 bolts and two heavy straps with holes in each end. That way you can make them any size you want.

 

[Ranch_Hand_Supp]

dbo5, I think JerryG is correct with his idea ! Since we know what you are trying to achieve.

Ronald
Ranch Hand Supply