whistler
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I decided to do some work and upgrade my trailer. I didn't think about posting my project on the forum until I had already torn it apart and started to work putting it back together..... Sorry! Several of my square U bolts were pitted, frozen, and severely damaged. I decided they needed to be replaced. I went to every hardware, RV, and farm supply store in my area and wasn't able to find the sizes I needed. I have no boat dealers within 1-1/2 hours of me so I was trying to avoid that if possible and that was no guarantee anyway. I was finally led to a truck suspension shop about 1/2 hour down the road. I got every square U-bolt I needed custom made while I waited with high grade steel, really thick washers and what they called "High Nuts" on each U bolt. The high nuts are used so you can use more torque and not damage the threads on the nuts or the U Bolts. I don't need that capability but just shows the quality. I actually had them made with a size larger diameter rod. They charged me 5.00 per. U Bolt. That was about a 1.00 higher than the smaller ones on the pegboard at the hardware store I'm sure the larger size would be more than the 5.00. I'm sure these are a lot better quality. (they are not chrome plated or galvenized) Not saying I needed the extra strength but just letting everyone know that this custom option might be available to you and it's not unreasonable.