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Ole Lou · 11-27-2012, 04:16 PM

Put the front axle under my 32 frame today. The u-bolts and nuts bought on-line were said to be 32. the nuts have more points than a standard nut and requires a 12-point socket. There are no provisions for cotter pins and the u-bolts are not drilled for them either. Are these correct? Sorry, unable to send pictures,
Lastly, how tight should U-bolts be tightened-front and rear?
Thanks

Andy · 11-27-2012, 04:38 PM

nuts should be 1/2 fine thread hex with castellations for the cotter pins. The U bolts should have the holes and be arched on top to go over the crank support.
I pull mine down to at least 80 f-p

2935ford · 11-27-2012, 05:05 PM

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Not sure repop u bolts are equal or same as originals. I have found similar issues with other than original, stock items.

11-27-2012, 04:16 PM	#1
Ole Lou Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 239	32 front spring u-bolts Put the front axle under my 32 frame today. The u-bolts and nuts bought on-line were said to be 32. the nuts have more points than a standard nut and requires a 12-point socket. There are no provisions for cotter pins and the u-bolts are not drilled for them either. Are these correct? Sorry, unable to send pictures, Lastly, how tight should U-bolts be tightened-front and rear? Thanks

11-27-2012, 04:38 PM	#2
Andy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kerrville, Tx Posts: 2,917	Re: 32 front spring u-bolts nuts should be 1/2 fine thread hex with castellations for the cotter pins. The U bolts should have the holes and be arched on top to go over the crank support. I pull mine down to at least 80 f-p

11-27-2012, 05:05 PM	#3
2935ford Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: New Brunswick, Canada Posts: 1,019	Re: 32 front spring u-bolts Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Not sure repop u bolts are equal or same as originals. I have found similar issues with other than original, stock items.