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06-04-2010

powerranger262

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u bolt ?

I'm in the middle of swapping in a new rearend in my truck. Can I use the old u bolts or should I just get new ones. I have heard that they stretch out when you torque them down.

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06-04-2010

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Most people prefer to replace them. Whether or not is required every single time is debatable.

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There is no damage to them, threads look good. I'm being a little cheap right now so I think I'll just reuse them.

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Originally Posted by brianjwilson

Most people prefer to replace them. Whether or not is required every single time is debatable.

Agreed.

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06-05-2010

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the myth is that they streatch like head bolts and others. i have reused them on many different ocasions. however check them after a day, for about a week. (over kill i know, but better safe than sorry)

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