About U-Bolts

The U-bolt (also known as gripes) has many functions in the hardware industry. It is most often recognized by automotive applicators where they are used to hold springs to the front and rear axles of cars, trucks, heavy equipment and more. Some examples would be Ford, Chevrolet, Toyota, GMC, Nissan, Mazda, Freightliner, Kenworth, Peterbuilt, Mack, Western Star, International, Volvo, etc. They are also used for Farm Equipment such as Case, John Deere, Kubota, New Holland, etc. UBolts can be used for Docks, Industrial applications, Mining use, Bridge & Tunnel work, Elevators, etc.

UBoltsDirect.com based out of Plattsburgh, New York, is your source for full-service suspension and custom U-bolts.

To order your new U-Bolts, you can get your current U-Bolt measurement from your existing bolt. Any U-Bolts bent to your specifications are non-returnable with no exceptions. To avoid any miscalculations we have a simple U-Bolt measurements diagram for your reference. This includes examples of different bends of the top of your U-Bolt.

• The Thread size of your U-Bolt. Represented by letter “A” as shown in the picture.
• The inside width of your U-Bolt. Represented by letter “B” as shown in the picture.
• The inside length of your U-Bolt. Represented by letter “C” as shown in the picture.
• We need to know if your U-Bolt has a round top, square top, or semi-round top.

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