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Reusing U-bolts - Dangerous?

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BonesDT

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The stock u-bolts came off surprisingly easily and rust and deterioration free. I'd really hate to spend $60+ on new ones.
 






If there in good shape then reuse them. I have done it before, never any problems.
 






BonesDT said:
The stock u-bolts came off surprisingly easily and rust and deterioration free. I'd really hate to spend $60+ on new ones.
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Use a little lock tite.
 






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