Topic: U-bolt reversal kits

[jfrabat]

Hey, anyone know where I can get one of these?  I have been looking at my U-bolts, and they REALLY hang out there...  So, I thought it woul dbe a good idea to replace them, but I tried googleing it, and could not find any results.  I know Four X Doctor used to make them, but they are not listed in their site anymore...  Any other ideas?

[FourbangerYJ]

http://www.dynatrac.com/products_ubolt.html

This is what FXD uses now. He used to make them, I have set on the rear, I have a set of Dynatrac on the front.

This is Dynatracs.

This is/was FXD.
http://www.ruffstuffspecialties.com/catalog/deaver-spring-partial-p-323.html
These can be welded for you for and extra $35.
https://catalog.foothilloffroad.com/index.php?cPath=21_40
Here is some more.

You can also just trim the bolt flush with the nut. Alot of people don't do this. I call 'em cat catchers when they are not trimmed.
You won't gain as much but it's pretty much free.

[jfrabat]

Thanks; I did not expect them to be so high-priced, so I guess I'll just cut mine out to make them a bit shorter...

[TahoeYJ]

If you do decide to go with a u-bolt flip at some point, I'll vouch for Ruff Stuff. I haven't used the kit, but I just got my 9" swap kit from him Friday and everything is VERY impressive.

[drunkencityworker]

http://www.dynatrac.com/products_ubolt.html

This is what FXD uses now. He used to make them, I have set on the rear, I have a set of Dynatrac on the front.

This is Dynatracs.

This is/was FXD.
http://www.ruffstuffspecialties.com/catalog/deaver-spring-partial-p-323.html
These can be welded for you for and extra $35.
https://catalog.foothilloffroad.com/index.php?cPath=21_40
Here is some more.

You can also just trim the bolt flush with the nut. Alot of people don't do this. I call 'em cat catchers when they are not trimmed.
You won't gain as much but it's pretty much free.

WOW...that is alot of leaf springs

[FourbangerYJ]

WOW...that is alot of leaf springs

And they are have a great ride to them too. IMO the packs with lots of thin leaves work better than fewer thick ones.

[DodgeMudder]

And they are have a great ride to them too. IMO the packs with lots of thin leaves work better than fewer thick ones.

I've heard people say that before, but my experince is the other way, I swapped in thicker leaves w/ only 3 leaves per pack and my Jeep rides better than it ever did running the 5 thinner leaves it before that.  I also have better on-road stability w/ less sway issues, and better flex off road.

[AGUHR]

I searched the forum and found this to be the most interesting discussion about U-bolt flips - but the links in the forum do not have the products listed anymore for a YJ.

Anyone have any ideas or suggestions to flip my u-bolts on a D30 and D35?
Im not going to a SOA and I dont want to use skids - these are not options to me as of this point in time.

thanks.

[Jeffy]

All three links work fine.

[AGUHR]

rusty's is for an 8.8 or 9inch,  foothill is for a toyota. i didnt see a third link.

[Jeffy]

rusty's is for an 8.8 or 9inch,  foothill is for a toyota. i didnt see a third link.

http://www.dynatrac.com/products_ubolt.html

[AGUHR]

thank you! and wow didnt realize $180 for the kit.
it really seems like a straight forward design, 1/4 plate on top with a welded lip or something to keep the plate form rolling, square u bolts and another plate at the bottomw to help keep the u bolts spaced on the bottom?

I need to buy a welder!

are there any vehicles that fit the D30 that I can take from a LKQ or U wrench it type junk yard?

[Jeffy]

You could either modify your spring plates or make some.

thank you! and wow didnt realize $180 for the kit.
it really seems like a straight forward design, 1/4 plate on top with a welded lip or something to keep the plate form rolling, square u bolts and another plate at the bottomw to help keep the u bolts spaced on the bottom?

I need to buy a welder!

are there any vehicles that fit the D30 that I can take from a LKQ or U wrench it type junk yard?

You might check some full-size trucks BUT you will want to measure the axle tubes.  You don't want to use a plate that's too wide or else could shift.  You also want to make sure the leafs are only 2.5" wide.  I think you're SOL on the D30.  I don't think there's enough room unless you go SOA.

[Jeffy]

http://www.jeeptech.com/susp/ubolt.html

[AGUHR]

I think you're SOL on the D30.  I don't think there's enough room unless you go SOA.

Bummer - thats for the help Jeffy!
On the other had I've gotten good at replacing U-Bolts on the trail.