Why Your Truck or Trailer U-Bolts Must be Replaced
As time progresses, U-Bolts rust and lose their shape, making the leaf springs fail to properly contact with other components. Or, they can simply loosen over time. U-bolts should also be replaced due to the fact that they wear throughout the course of the vehicle's operation. Stretching occurs with each drive and time takes its toll on all parts, including the leaf spring, U-bolt and beyond.
Truck owners should also know that U-bolt threads are damaged as their threads stretch when connecting to Hi-Nuts. Though it is not seen with the naked eye, this contact really does cause damage. Replacing them ensures that they will provide adequate clamping force that safeguards against spring failure and other harm to the suspension. Vehicle owners are not encouraged to reuse their U-bolts beyond the initial use. U-bolts lose their effectiveness in a gradual manner as their threads stretch when coming into contact with Hi-Nuts with each successive use of the truck. There is no getting around the fact that every truck owner should change his vehicle's U-bolts when replacing leaf springs to prevent damage and prevent a potentially bigger and more expensive problem from arising down the road.
Most at home mechanics can replace leaf spring u-bolts without any troubles. We have a few tips to help you along the way. Read more.
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