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U-Bolts

Now, this is no small demand. Powerful forces are at work trying to separate your spring from its axle seat as you drive blissfully along. Stress factors derived from uneven roadways, torque from the engine, and braking forces, all enhanced by load and speed, conspire to stretch the steel of the U-Bolt.

Think of the legs of a U-Bolt as being slightly elastic (very, very stiff, but still able to stretch and return to a centered position). Modern U-Bolts are torque specific. They get tightened to a torque value which sets a proper initial tension on the bolt. If the axle trys to twist away from the leaf spring the U-Bolt will stretch within its elastic limits and return without damage. But, if the legs of a U-Bolt stay stretched you have problems!

Here is where we come in. The steel we use to bend U-Bolts at Young's is intended to be formed by a cold bending process which produces a finished U-Bolt of uncompromising strength. One which will hold when other U-Bolts yield and fail.

What happens when U-Bolts fail? Simply, loss of control at worst, broken spring centerbolts at the very least and the resulting tire wear.

Expense to you without doubt!

Why get your U-Bolts from us? Convenience and Quality!

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