How to Measure a U-bolt

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Simcoe Spring Service

Simcoe Spring Service

Жыл бұрын

This is a quick and simple guide on how to measure a U-bolt correctly.
We have to help people with measuring U-bolts on a daily basis and I really hope this helps explain the process.
Just bring those 3 measurements into any shop that manufactures U-bolts and they will just be so happy, you will make their day.
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@trep53
@trep53 9 ай бұрын
This is valuable info. I just reworked my 50 year old boat trailer and discovered none of the square u bolts match anything available off the shelf because there are no standard sizes. (These U bolts are used for all the attachments the support the boat) Knowing how to measure as demonstrated here has taken the mystery out of it for me. In the end my choices were to have a local spring shop make new ones or clean up my old ones the best I could. Cleaning them up worked out best and now I realize if I gave a shop measurements to make new ones they most likely would have been wrong. The joy’s and trials of a DIY project is learning things after the fact. Thank you Simcoe Spring for the enlightenment.
@alanlofts1653
@alanlofts1653 Жыл бұрын
Another good video thanks Keep them coming
@guyfranks4354
@guyfranks4354 Жыл бұрын
Hey Scott, how do you measure U Bolts for a spring under tubular axle (GM 7.5")?. Way back in 1979 I worked for a Mom & Pop School Bus contracting firm in the Chicagoland, IL area. Part of my duties included going to all of our vendors for parts to keep all of our buses in tip top shape. I went to the axle shop to take front axles in to be rebushed for new kingpins. To the driveshaft shop to take shafts in to be retubed and have new support bearings installed. And my favorite was to the spring shop to take tired spring packs in to have broken leaves replaced and have new U Bolts made. Your channel brings back so many memories from my youth. Thank you and keep up the great content.
@simcoespring
@simcoespring Жыл бұрын
measuring round or square Ubolts is the exact same process. Measure from the top of the arch, inside length, inside width, diameter. We have charts on how to take those measurements and turn them into usable information. This is just the base information we need to actually make the rods. The problem we have is that everyone measures center to center, which is correct for every other application.....except ubolts. Pretty cool that you had to dabble in springs back all the way to 1979. My dad started working in leaf springs in 1969. he is long retired now, however it is still interesting to see and talk to people that messed with leaf springs back over 40 years ago. The times have changed, the leaf springs have definitely changed a ton. We really have to keep adapting to all the different types of suspension that are out there. I would say the worst suspension to work on today is the Freightliner Columbia/Cascadia 2018+ .... you can't even find a place to jack up on the vehicle to even work on the suspension. Back in 1979 at least they had a frame you can get a jack on.
@hddm3
@hddm3 Жыл бұрын
Nice
@CarlJohnson-ry3gc
@CarlJohnson-ry3gc Жыл бұрын
How do you determine where to start your bends,and when measuring the length of stock how much extra do you need for each bend?
@simcoespring
@simcoespring Жыл бұрын
All of our Ubolts are bent over a dye set, so we just measure the middle and the machine does the rest. However, I do have a calculation for you if you want it. Inside leg length x 2, add the inside width, then the diameter of the rod. So for this one, it will be. 8.5 + 8.5 + 2.5 + 9/16 = 20 1/16" long, however because all our rods are made in 2" length differences we would use a 20" rod, if we wanted it 1" longer we'd use a 22" rod and have a little extra. Hope this helps
@CarlJohnson-ry3gc
@CarlJohnson-ry3gc Жыл бұрын
@@simcoespring THANK you
@sawboneiomc8809
@sawboneiomc8809 Жыл бұрын
10 years ago when I built my flatbed.....I measured wrong and went center to center....to this day it bugs me when I see it. There so expensive to replace I just leave them....😡
@simcoespring
@simcoespring Жыл бұрын
I always verify like twice before I bend, I cant' re-bend them. And like you said, too expensive to just toss out.
@olansileazeez5705
@olansileazeez5705 Жыл бұрын
Hey Scott I'm running mack truck here with camel spring...I need original u bolt in bulk...can you help me to buy it and send it to me...let me have your email address for further discussion
@simcoespring
@simcoespring Жыл бұрын
If you need to contact me, you can use our website www.simcoespring.com and just message me on my contact page.
@Dragon-Slay3r
@Dragon-Slay3r Күн бұрын
End of the world? More like their world 😂 it wont come with any warnings What solemn crews opnions from cult space informations when will it happen?
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