the other week we had one of the utes develop an intermittent high pitched rattle.
eventually found loose ubolts on the rear springs. (btw the nuts where bloody tight, i was struggling to even move them even when the u bolt was loose.)
this one had extra leaf added to the springs about 5 years ago. they had reused the original u bolts, which where long enough.
mechanic spoke to a spring place and they recommended upgrading to 12mm u bolts. they custom made some which are also longer.
now 2 weeks later, after fixing the water leak in mine, my ute has decided to do the same damn thing. after 10 years after extra leaf was fitted one lot has come loose
for those adding an extra leaf or fitting new spring pack, it pays to change the u bolts and fit bigger ones.
eventually found loose ubolts on the rear springs. (btw the nuts where bloody tight, i was struggling to even move them even when the u bolt was loose.)
this one had extra leaf added to the springs about 5 years ago. they had reused the original u bolts, which where long enough.
mechanic spoke to a spring place and they recommended upgrading to 12mm u bolts. they custom made some which are also longer.
now 2 weeks later, after fixing the water leak in mine, my ute has decided to do the same damn thing. after 10 years after extra leaf was fitted one lot has come loose
for those adding an extra leaf or fitting new spring pack, it pays to change the u bolts and fit bigger ones.
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