U Bolt Flip

RockThrasher · 10-19-2002, 10:36 PM

Im trying to think of away to get the U bolts and shocks mounts up and out of the way of rocks and stuff with out doing a S O A .Its a 78CJ5, can you flip the U bolts and relocate the shock mounts?Any ideas or info would be great.

mycj7 · 10-20-2002, 12:36 AM

I found this link awhile ago, but never tried it yet. It looks good and inexpensive.

http://jeeptech.com/susp/ubolt.html

renegade360 · 10-20-2002, 01:58 AM

Personally, I'm going to run the JKS stuff. The B2's on the front and B3's on the rear. I really think the beafyness is worth the price

http://www.jksmfg.com/b3_ubolt_plates.htm

RockThrasher · 10-21-2002, 03:45 PM

Thanks, the B3s look real good I think ill look in to them. They look like they move everything out of the way.

John Brereton · 10-21-2002, 04:02 PM

I'm running the U-bolt skid plates that Quadratech, and 4wheeldrive hardware sell. I like them and I think they are cheaper than what you guys mentioned.

The U-bolt flip is another good way to protect your U-bolt ends. I beleive you take the mounts from a Ram Charger (mid '80s?) and you might have to do some trimming. Doing the Ubolt flip method won't sacrifise any ground clearance.

kyrel69 · 10-21-2002, 08:59 PM

I think I could make some of the JKS plates. Just have to find some channel that was the right size and weld on some plates to the top and drill holes. mmmm..... have to try this some time soon

renegade360 · 10-21-2002, 11:48 PM

Now isn't that an interesting Idea? Heck, could probably fashion one the same way for the front.

So we would need 2.5 inch ID channel. What do you think about using two more pieces of channel welded on both sides of the 2.5 for the Ubolts to bolt through? Add a couple of gussets inside the smaller channel. So you think this would hold up?or would it just be better to weld on some 1/4" plate and gusset it?

Then get some 1" square stock and some replacement JKS shock bolts, drill and tap the stock then weld that on.

toluan · 10-22-2002, 09:53 AM

Hey, will U look @ that - Search Engine works!!!!!!!!!

Check this thread - good read on how to DIY!

http://jeepsunlimited.com/forums/sho...highlight=flip

TJ-Joe · 10-25-2002, 03:55 AM

I got the Dynatrac u-bolt flip kit ... very stout and got everything out of the way ... lots more clearance than the u-bolt skids. Here's the spec sheet ...

10-19-2002, 10:36 PM	#1
RockThrasher Registered Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Just outside of Yosemite California Posts: 483 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	U Bolt Flip Im trying to think of away to get the U bolts and shocks mounts up and out of the way of rocks and stuff with out doing a S O A .Its a 78CJ5, can you flip the U bolts and relocate the shock mounts?Any ideas or info would be great. __________________ 78CJ5, 304, 3"lift 1"body, locked F&R, 33s, Tera Low, Warn 9.5ti Winch...

10-20-2002, 12:36 AM	#2
mycj7 Registered Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Nova Scotia, Canada Posts: 1,330 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	u-bolt flip I found this link awhile ago, but never tried it yet. It looks good and inexpensive. http://jeeptech.com/susp/ubolt.html __________________ 4.0L, aw4, d300, 9" Mini spooled & D44 stuffed with 4.88's, SOA, 37" Boggers, Red Nek hood scoop. You can't please everyone, but it IS possible to make' em all mad at the same time.

10-20-2002, 01:58 AM	#3
renegade360 Registered Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Fort Myers, FL Posts: 624 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Personally, I'm going to run the JKS stuff. The B2's on the front and B3's on the rear. I really think the beafyness is worth the price http://www.jksmfg.com/b3_ubolt_plates.htm __________________ 77 YJ-7 360 Levi's Renegade Quadratrac 99 XJ

10-21-2002, 03:45 PM	#4
RockThrasher Registered Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Just outside of Yosemite California Posts: 483 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks, the B3s look real good I think ill look in to them. They look like they move everything out of the way. __________________ 78CJ5, 304, 3"lift 1"body, locked F&R, 33s, Tera Low, Warn 9.5ti Winch...

10-21-2002, 04:02 PM	#5
John Brereton SLIMER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: New Castle, DE, USA Posts: 3,291 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I'm running the U-bolt skid plates that Quadratech, and 4wheeldrive hardware sell. I like them and I think they are cheaper than what you guys mentioned. The U-bolt flip is another good way to protect your U-bolt ends. I beleive you take the mounts from a Ram Charger (mid '80s?) and you might have to do some trimming. Doing the Ubolt flip method won't sacrifise any ground clearance. __________________ '79 CJ5 with not much '79 left to it http://www.myjeepspace.com/Slimer

10-21-2002, 08:59 PM	#6
kyrel69 Registered Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Middletown OH Posts: 1,119 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I think I could make some of the JKS plates. Just have to find some channel that was the right size and weld on some plates to the top and drill holes. mmmm..... have to try this some time soon __________________ 78 cj7 with full size 10/12 bolt ,soa amc 360 t18/dana 20,with 2.46 low range and twin stick

10-21-2002, 11:48 PM	#7
renegade360 Registered Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Fort Myers, FL Posts: 624 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Now isn't that an interesting Idea? Heck, could probably fashion one the same way for the front. So we would need 2.5 inch ID channel. What do you think about using two more pieces of channel welded on both sides of the 2.5 for the Ubolts to bolt through? Add a couple of gussets inside the smaller channel. So you think this would hold up?or would it just be better to weld on some 1/4" plate and gusset it? Then get some 1" square stock and some replacement JKS shock bolts, drill and tap the stock then weld that on. __________________ 77 YJ-7 360 Levi's Renegade Quadratrac 99 XJ

10-22-2002, 09:53 AM	#8
toluan Registered Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Somewhere in Florida's swamp and mud Posts: 5,201 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Here is my original post Hey, will U look @ that - Search Engine works!!!!!!!!! Check this thread - good read on how to DIY! http://jeepsunlimited.com/forums/sho...highlight=flip __________________ Luan To Pain and chaos is a big part in jeep world... Visit my website(just click on the picture below): MyWork

10-25-2002, 03:55 AM	#9
TJ-Joe Registered Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 148 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I got the Dynatrac u-bolt flip kit ... very stout and got everything out of the way ... lots more clearance than the u-bolt skids. Here's the spec sheet ... __________________ http://jeep.lex-con.com

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