The commercial made u-bolts are usually bent cold. Our local truck parts place bends them on a hydraulic machine just for making u-bolts, and usually while you wait. I forget the price but remember being shocked at how cheap they were. I've had a few sets made now.

Grigg

•1951 GMC 250 in the Project Journals
•1948 Chevrolet 6400 - Detroit Diesel 4-53T - Roadranger 10 speed overdrive - 4 wheel disc brakes
•1952 Chevrolet 3800 pickup
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