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Nuts for spring shackle bolts

Posted: Wed Aug 20, 2014 8:21 pm
by allsupj
Does anyone know of a source for the 3/4-16 flexlock nuts that go on the spring bolts? If not can you suggest a replacement type of nut. Thanks, Jon

Re: Nuts for spring shackle bolts

Posted: Mon Aug 25, 2014 2:39 pm
by sweatybetty
check your local brake shops. alot of them can make the u bolts on site.

Re: Nuts for spring shackle bolts

Posted: Mon Aug 25, 2014 7:47 pm
by Hobcobble
allsupj wrote:Does anyone know of a source for the 3/4-16 flexlock nuts that go on the spring bolts? If not can you suggest a replacement type of nut. Thanks, Jon
You might try....
http://www.espo.com
John :Thumbsup

Re: Nuts for spring shackle bolts

Posted: Mon Aug 25, 2014 9:31 pm
by allsupj
Tried them. I guess it is kind of an old style fastener. Most of the flexlocks that I find are the light variety. The old ones are very heavy duty.

Re: Nuts for spring shackle bolts

Posted: Tue Aug 26, 2014 4:12 am
by JohnB
allsupj wrote:Does anyone know of a source for the 3/4-16 flexlock nuts that go on the spring bolts? If not can you suggest a replacement type of nut. Thanks, Jon
Try: http://re-fastener.com/
http://www.fastenal.com/catalog_pages/2009/3-116.pdf