When I put add a leaf on (Procomp short AAL), Do I need to replace the U-joints?

 

as in driveshaft u joints?

 

Im sorry, I meant U joints that hold the leafs down to the rear end.

 

u bolts hmmm idk prob would b a good idea

 

U-bolts. and Yes, replace them.

 

Do I need bigger bolts, or just newer ones?

 

you can use stock but you'll want NEW u-bolts, not used.

 

you can use stock size but you'll want NEW u-bolts, not used.
I get mine from ruffstuff.

 

You think you could give me a length, I have no clue and looked on their site

 

5/8" x 2 3/4" x 10" for a 28 spline 8.8 and 5/8" x 3 1/4" x 10" for a 31 spline.

$13.25/ubolt

 

You should never reuse Ubolts as the stretch when you install them. However you can typically use them if they are in good shape. I have before for temporary use. Plus you can measure the stock ones and figure you need ubolts an inch longer than the ones you have now.

 

x2 thats what i thought go 1" longer thats what i text to him

 

So, your saying I can use the ones on there now for temporary use?

 

Yes they should be just long enough. make sure at least one thread is sticking past the nut. (aka make sure they are long enough)

 

and make sure you use pb blaster on the nuts a day b4 u start on it so it dont snap 1 of the u bolts or tear the threads off of it

 

Free away will work the same

 

or that, no wd-40 unless u need a air freshener lol

 

haha, right. lol

 

lmao once you re-use i guarantee you'll never replace. have fun with them stretching

 

minor issue. lol

 

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You're going to have to replace the center pin in the leaf pack first of all. It may come with a new center pin tho. But yeah, your stickers should work length wise. Like Zach said, if at least one thread is sticking up past the nut, you're ok, but to be on yhr safe side you typically want a solid inch past the nut.

 

ha, that's what she said....

thanks for the info, i was looking at u-bolts and was curious about which ones to purchase. in regards to bolt diameter.

 

I pretty much had the same question after a bought an extra leaf for my 03 ranger. The guy I talked to on the phone told me that you shouldn't really re-use your ubolts unless it was some kind of emergency. 13 bucks for a ubolt seems kinda high, I bought a pair of ubolts for 15 and change and it came with all new washers and nuts. I purchased my stuff from ATSSPRINGS.com. Hope that helps

 

Yea, they come with new center pins. I'll just keep the ones I have for now, But I'm ot sure how long I should go about using my old ones.....

 

I'm fairly certain the u-bolt diameter for our rangers is 1/2", not 5/8" as was posted earlier.

My application guides are saying 1/2" x 2-3/4" x 9" for the ranger (28-spline).