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| | | | Joined: Nov 2020 Posts: 366 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2020 Posts: 366 | Hi guys do These bolts wear out? Should they be replaced for safety? Or do they just kind of last forever. 
'38 1.5ton; "The stuff is as tough as woodpecker lips"
| | | | | Joined: May 2015 Posts: 11,084 Housekeeping (Moderator) Making a Stovebolt Bed & Paint and Body Shop Forums | | Housekeeping (Moderator) Making a Stovebolt Bed & Paint and Body Shop Forums Joined: May 2015 Posts: 11,084 | They don't "wear out." They might be weakened by excessive rust, but unless they've been removed, or are somehow loose, there's really no need to replace them. That's a universal recommendation for safety's sake if removed.
Kevin 1951 Chevy 3100 work truckFollow this saga in Project JournalPhotos 1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car) Busting rust since the mid-60's If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2020 Posts: 366 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2020 Posts: 366 |
'38 1.5ton; "The stuff is as tough as woodpecker lips"
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,214 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,214 | As Kevin said, don't reuse U-bolts, they stretch when installed. I've used this company before...fast service and inexpensive. https://www.uboltsdirect.com/Mike B  | | | | | Joined: Apr 2020 Posts: 87 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2020 Posts: 87 | I agree, do not use U-bolts that are rusted, as replacements are available
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