Can 1/2" U-Bolts Be Used In Place of 9/16" Diameter U-Bolts

Updated 09/12/2024 | Published 09/06/2024

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Question:

Can I use 1/2inch Dia U bolts in place of 9/16inch Dia I just received my Roadmaster Comfort Ride w Shocks kit for my 2019 Vanleigh 320GK with 7,000 lb axles. I need longer U Bolts but cannot find the same 9/16inch dia as installed that are 7 3/4inch long. You have and show as a recommended U bolt the MORryde 7 3/4inch but these are 1/2inch dia. Can I use these 1/2inch dia. U Bolts in place of my 9/16inch dia. that are too short or do you have 7 1/2inch - 8inch long 9/16inch dia. U Bolts for 3inch dia. axles?

asked by: Don T

Expert Reply:

Yes you can, Don. The MORryde U-Bolts for 5,200-lb to 7,000-lb Round Trailer Axles # MR66ZR which are 7 3/4" long, will work fine in place of the 9/16" ones, and will also work with your 7,000 lb axles.

expert reply by: Bryce D