Q. Don't you just have a book that you can look up my vehicle's Ubolt size in?
A. No, there is no book. There are too many variations when it comes to Ubolt sizes. This is because during the lifespan of the vehicle, people can change springs, axles, etc. Also, the manufacturers do not list ubolt sizes.
Q. Is it really important to re-tighten Ubolts?
A. It is very important to retighten Ubolts. The first reason, is because they stretch. And if the truck is used a lot everyday with a lot of loads, you should retighten the Ubolts after 1-2 Days. This can be done on the ground, with a load on the vehicle by hand using a torque wrench (which we recommend). It can also be done in a pit, with an air gun that is heavy enough to do the right torque setting. You can scroll down to see the torque specs below.
Q. Can you overtighten a Ubolt?
A. YES! Be careful that you do not overtighten your Ubolts. Overtightening can be just as detrimental as not tightening.
Q. Can I just re-use my old Ubolts?
A. No. We never recommend using your old Ubolts. If you were to re-use an old Ubolt, there could be a problem when you retighten the nuts. The nut tends to grab the old threads, and these threads have been weakened because of exposure to road conditions ie. salt and moisture.
Q. How do I get the exact measurements that you need?
A. You can click "here" to bring you to our measurement page. Just scroll down to the section that reads "Measurements needed". |
