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70 shorty 04-17-2007 08:03 PM

U bolt nut size
 
I'm trying to take the nut off the U bolts that holds the rear end to the trailing arms on a 72 C/10 frame. A 1" socket is too small and my 1 1/8" socket is too big. Is it a 1 1/16"? I want to try to either buy or borrow one tomorrow to take the rear out from under the frame.

dave2953 04-17-2007 08:06 PM

Re: U bolt nut size
 
Yep, 1 1/16"... Just went outside and checked. Also, have you soaked those nuts down with penetrating oil yet? When I had to removed mine they wouldn't budge and I had to cut the u-bolts off. Hope it goes easier for you.

Blue85 04-17-2007 08:08 PM

Re: U bolt nut size
 
i used 1-1/8" on the old and new bolts when I did mine on the weekend. Also had to use a 3 foot snipe to break them loose.

70 shorty 04-17-2007 08:21 PM

Re: U bolt nut size
 
PB blasted the crap out of them tonight. Will try to take them off tomorrow night. Thanks for the replies.


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