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U-nuts, - you can buy locally!
#285302 03/02/14 04:06 PM
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For those of you who don't already know, I just bought a bunch of them at Home Depot and Lowe's. USA made, much stronger that original, and they have the short and long versions, too.
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ramair68 #285311 03/02/14 08:22 PM
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huh?


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http://www.homedepot.com/s/u%2520nuts?NCNI-5

Whooda thunk!!!

I am going over there with my sheet metal bolts in hand!!
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Perhaps you can post a link, M&C: linkie no workie, because the only ones I could find are shear pins, not U-bolts; again, what I saw would be a total disaster, not a suitable fastener for an automotive rear end. Please show me which ones you bought because we may not be on the same page..

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ramair68 #285334 03/03/14 01:33 AM
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Where is it listed that they are stronger than factory automotive bolts?


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ramair68 #285339 03/03/14 05:52 AM
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I think they are referring to the U Nuts, not the bolts.

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Originally Posted By 69 Bird
I think they are referring to the U Nuts, not the bolts.


Gotcha..had me worried lol

FWIW I have been buying automotive fasteners from HD/Lowes for years.

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Originally Posted By ramair68
For those of you who don't already know, I just bought a bunch of them at Home Depot and Lowe's. USA made, much stronger that original, and they have the short and long versions, too.


I saw them in AutoZone today. Very nice, strong and the correct color. Cool!

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