U-Bolts

[eddy622611]

I need to do some work on my trailer, before I pull my boat out of the water next month. The u-bolts look like they will break if I try to loosen them. Can someone tell me a good place online to purchase new ones ? I'm not having any luck locally. There are (8) holding the axles to the springs (2 1/2" sq tubing) and (6) that hold the axle assembly to the frame (1 1/2" x 5" channel)
Thanks, eddy622611

 

[dlngr]

Re: U-Bolts

Have you tried a local auto and truck SPRING shop which can bend new u-bolts to match the old ones ?

 

[Bifflefan]

Re: U-Bolts

id look at a local shop first. there has to be a trailer shop where you live.
I think there is 5 with in 15 miles of my place.

 

[Splat]

Re: U-Bolts

Yea I would look around. Its pretty standard to have a place nearby that can make them. Many places will have them done within an hour or so, as long as you don't bug them during lunch.

Bill

 

[rosser1]

Re: U-Bolts

a lowes or home depot, or even a walmart , rv store might. good luck

 

[45Auto]

Re: U-Bolts

Champion Trailer has all kinds of galvanized trailer u-bolts.

http://www.championtrailers.com/GAL_BOLTS.htm

If they don't have what you need, try Mcmaster Carr:

http://www.mcmaster.com/#u-bolts/=3ae3qw

 

[imported_knightgang]

Re: U-Bolts

www.trailerpart.com

www.etrailer.com

www.trailerpartsdepot.com

www.easternmarine.com

Another local option might be a Farm Supply house or small time hardware/feedstore if you can find any of them around...

 

[eddy622611]

Re: U-Bolts

Thanks for all the help. The nearest shop dosen't care to help anybody unless you have a fleet of trucks and deep pockets. The next closest spring shop is a hour away. I am trying to find some that I can order and have UPS bring to me. If we need anything more than bread, milk or gasoline we have at least a 20 mile ride. Thanks again, eddy622611

 

[ezmobee]

Re: U-Bolts

I bought all my trailer parts from http://www.wholesalemarine.com/ and was very pleased with the prices and service. (I did try iboats first but they didn't have everything I needed and I didn't want to pay multiple shipping fees)

 

[kabcpapc]

Re: U-Bolts

Try Northern Tool if you have one nearby. That's where I got alot of replacement parts for my trailer restoration.