U-Bolts and U-Bolt Plate Recommendations for a 2-1/2 inch Round Axle

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I have a 2 1/2inch inch round axle with 1 3/4inch leaf springs and was needing u-bolts and plates, but I couldnt find any plates on your site, do you have any and if you do not who might I try to get these? Thanks,

asked by: Ben B

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For U-bolts confirmed to fit 2-1/2 inch diameter round axles you would want the part # 175668. These come with nuts.

For U-bolt plates you would want part # 117858.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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I have another option for you, but the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer HItch #EH77FR you were looking at is only confirmed to fit the Mini Cooper S Convertible. Since your 2017 Mini Cooper is non an S or JCW edition you will need the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer…

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Answer 2

By far the best trailer hitch receiver for your 2024 BMW X5 M is from Stealth Hitches because it gives you a completely hidden hitch that doesn't interfere with the look of your BMW at all. There are actually a couple options for your '24 X5…

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Answer 3

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Both the Stealth Hitches Hidden Rack Receiver item #SH64MR and item #SH89VR are confirmed to fit the 2020 BMW X5's with the M-package. The only difference is that Item #SH89VR fits the X5's that do not have the M-package. Other than that they…

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The only available trailer hitch options we currently offer for a 2023 Audi Q5 are from Draw-Tite, the Hidden Hitch by Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver part #DT29GR which is what I recommend. The Hidden Hitch like the Stealth Hitch has a removable…

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Answer 6

Hey Mike, yes the hanger kit part #APTT5 that you referenced is compatible with the leaf springs you also mentioned #E64SR. What kind of trailer do you have?

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Hello again Adam! Since you have 7k Lippert axles the Roadmaster Comfort Ride Leaf Spring Suspension Kit w/ Shock Absorbers #RM-2460-2570 is the correct kit. This is going to be a significant improvement over the stock suspension. For wet bolts you…

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Answer 9

Hey Michael, the leaf spring part #e66SR that you referenced would not work for you as it was designed for a much lighter 2,500 lb axle. So instead you'd want a leaf spring that was designed for 7k axles like the part #TRU52FR which is similar in…

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Answer 10

Hey Dave, since you have 7k axles I would recommend just going with the 7k tandem Roadmaster Comfort Ride part #RM-2460-2570 as it's the correct rating and has correct size components. But if you wanted to go with the 8k kit part #RM-2460-2580…

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Answer 11

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Answer 12

Hey Ron, good to hear from you! How long are your current U-Bolts? The U-Bolt Kit #APUBR-8 could potentially work as it has 7" long U-Bolts, but it really boils down to what you currently have. For something longer we have the MORryde U-Bolt Kit…

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