I don't know how one would make a U bolt out of stock. The stock bolts that the spring shops bend into shape have a shank that has a smaller diameter than the threaded portion. This is to allow the non threaded portion to stretch before the threaded portion.


1951 GMC 1 Ton Flatbed -- It is finally on the road and what a great time I have driving it!
1951 1 Ton Completed


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