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Old 12-28-2012, 03:18 AM   #1
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u bolts - Grade 8 or 5

anyone have an opinion about u-bolts for a Dana 44 front axle? Pro comp has a kit for around 40 bucks, but I think they are grade 5 material. Should this worry me? I can get grade 8 from somewhere else, just did not know if necessary? Thanks in advance.
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Old 12-28-2012, 03:52 AM   #2
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Re: u bolts - Grade 8 or 5

If the price difference isn't much i would buy the grade 8 ones and never worry about it.
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Old 12-28-2012, 04:01 AM   #3
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Re: u bolts - Grade 8 or 5

Grade 8 - its what holds the axle under the truck.... I had a local spring shop bend some while I waited...
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Old 12-28-2012, 12:09 PM   #4
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Re: u bolts - Grade 8 or 5

This recent thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=557365 is worth a read..... has some good info.
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Old 12-28-2012, 09:02 PM   #5
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Re: u bolts - Grade 8 or 5

Grade 8, without question.
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Old 12-28-2012, 10:23 PM   #6
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Re: u bolts - Grade 8 or 5

Grade 8 here as well. Grade 5 will bend and break. It isn't worth a wreck IMO.
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Old 12-29-2012, 12:55 AM   #7
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Re: u bolts - Grade 8 or 5

grade 8 it is.....thanks for the input guys
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Old 12-29-2012, 05:50 PM   #8
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Re: u bolts - Grade 8 or 5

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If the price difference isn't much i would buy the grade 8 ones and never worry about it.
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EDIT-Oops, didn't read through the whole thread before replying
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