U Bolt reuse?

I am planning on loosening my stock Ubolts to install a new bumpstop, was wondering if most people get new U bolts or if they just retighten the ones they have? Truck is a 2021 so not much wear I would imagine.

 

u bolts are a one time use item.

 

From my knowledge, it’s always recommended to replace. But, before I knew that, I have reused them on previous trucks without issue. I want to say they are torque to yield and give a certain amount of stretch.

 

I was afraid of hearing that, ill have to ask roman about replacements.

 

errr.....uhhh

add me to this list as well...@roman

I will be needing a new set.

 

This is the results of ubolt being reused. One of them snapped off. I bought the truck with what looked like ubolt that came from a big lift kit. Drive shaft snapped after parking it.

 

Might not be a bad time to invest in the archive garage flip kit.


https://archivegarage.com/explore-archive/ols/products/stealth-tundra-2007-u-bolt-flip

 

Damn thats nuts, glad I asked about this before that happens to me in the middle of nowhere on a trail.

 

I had no load luckily when it happened. Took off from a traffic light and heard a big clunk in the bed. Pulled over and saw a snapped ubolt. Went into a parking lot and brushed the curb pulling into a parking spot. Rear axle shifted and the bed dropped from my spacer block falling off. $2500 later it is fixed.

 

Wow, certainly makes the case for spending 20-30 bucks, if that, for new ubolts!

 

From Roman:

https://parts.toyotaofcoolsprings.com/oem-parts/toyota-bolt-u-for-rear-spring-90117a0004

Just not sure if this comes with the nuts or if I can/cannot reuse those.

 

I've reused them, but I wouldn't if you are lifting with blocks, doesn't sound like you are though. Just torque them right.