Need to loosen bent u-bolts on front springs (1 Viewer)

[meatloaf]

I was ready to install some 4° shims I received from @orangefj45 but the two front u-bolts got bent on the rocks at the recent LSLC Roundup...

Can I heat these up and try to straighten? If I heat them up will it affect integrity of the bolts? Should I just order a new pair?

 

[gbogh]

I don't think you'll get nuts to thread well if you're bending it back. I'd just cut & replace if it was mine (Or evaluate the need for a u-bolt flip).

 

[dbleon]

Cut those puppies off

 

[Spike Strip]

Cut and replace and then cut the new ones close to the nut, so this doesn't happen again, or buy some U-bolt flip plates from 4Plus Products or skid plates that protect the ubolts.

 

[tmxmotorsports]

Cut and replace and then cut the new ones close to the nut, so this doesn't happen again, or buy some U-bolt flip plates from 4Plus Products or skid plates that protect the ubolts.

Ding ding this...

 

[orangefj45]

Cut them off, then replace.
U-bolts are cheap, life is precious.

Georg @ Valley Hybrids

 

[EscapeWagon62]

Just adding concurrence.
Did quite a bit of research un U-bolts (Obviously I live an exciting life) and the smart money says U bolts should be torqued once as they stretch and weaken during the process. While thousands of people reuse/re-torque, I keep extras on hand.

 

[fjc-man]

Summit Racing on the skid plates.

 

[kirvesmies]

just adding to the "off with their heads" side. didn't read all the replies, but i'd not be surprised if u-bolt flips were mentioned to be done. or as the the post above, u-bolt skids

 

[rustybucket]

Cut them off, then replace.
U-bolts are cheap, life is precious.

Georg @ Valley Hybrids

yes and tried to learn my lesson on replacing my springs. cut bolts.

 

[rustybucket]

Summit Racing on the skid plates.View attachment 2642694View attachment 2642695

would not hurt to mount a camera above and just a head of the plate to steer the truck plate possibly..away from the rock