1997 Explorer. U bolt size (stock) and new U bolts needed.

[snapp central]

Hi all,

So I was wondering if someone could tell me the specs of my u bolts - 1997 explorer 4x4 4.0L. I added a short add a leaf from pro comp and now I've decided to also add a long pro comp leaf and/or shackles. I want to get new u bolts because i've over torqued one side and the U bolts are just obviously old anyways.. I am pretty sure I know the U bolts I need, but does anyone know the exact specs of my current U Bolts (stock)?

also if anyone could tell me the pro comp U bolts/kit I should order that would be awesome. Obviously I don't want to order the wrong one and I need one which is longer

Thanks for your time everyone. Nice to get input from people who have done this stuff already.

Cheers,

 

[1Aauto]

welcome to the site

 

[BrooklynBay]

Welcome to this forum! I've moved your thread into the stock 95-01 section.

 

[Lazerskull]

Welcome to this forum! I've moved your thread into the stock 95-01 section.

Can anybody tell me is it easy to change front u bolts on a ford explorer?

 

[RangerX]

Can anybody tell me is it easy to change front u bolts on a ford explorer?

There are no front u bolts on your truck. U bolts hold the axle to the leaf springs.
Maybe you mean u joints?

 

[Lazerskull]

I meant U joint correct. Here is what is going on. Around 67 mph it makes a rumbling / vibration sound. Vibrates the whole cabin. I've had the tires balanced / rotated. Someone told me it might be the U joints. My question is. Why would it only happen around 67 mph? Not 70. Not 80. Not 55. Just right in that zone of about 65 - 68 mph.

 

[RangerX]

I suggest you start a new thread about it, rather than buried in a 9 year old thread about a different topic.