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Old 01-03-2019, 07:08 AM   #1
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Default 26-27 rear spring U bolts...

While looking over my old rear spring for removal, those castle nuts and threads look pretty bad. I might have to cut those bolts out to get that spring.

Who sells those replacement bolts, or do the model A sets work. Any input would be great. The T parts vendors open in a few hours, will talk with them as well.
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Old 01-03-2019, 10:28 AM   #2
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Default Re: 26-27 rear spring U bolts...

Model A would be too wide. Call Lang's.
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Old 01-03-2019, 11:23 AM   #3
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How many leaves ?
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Old 01-03-2019, 08:03 PM   #4
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Default Re: 26-27 rear spring U bolts...

Thanks for the input fellas, I got a very good education on U-bolts today from the vendor/parts community. I realize why they were not listed in any catalog as they are no longer reproduced.

The pictured U-bolts after a little cleanup and wire brush with help from WD-40 seem to still be serviceable. The cotter pins just disintegrated and the castle nuts came off with ease.

I have 9 leafs and should now get the new assembly back in after my order for new shackles and clamps/pad comes in. Expecting the worst for a pair of 90 year old bolts but seems to have worked out O.K.
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Old 01-11-2019, 09:23 PM   #5
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They might have used ones. These aren't really "bolts," but are machined castings/stampings and I'm not sure they're reproduced any more. There are different lengths, depending on number of springs leaves and spare tire holders.
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