Need M939 series front axle u bolts

[jamescripps]

I just bought a M925A1. It has two broken U bolts that hold the front axle to the spring assembly. They are about 1" diameter x about 16-17 inches long. It is not urgent but they need to be replaced. I am hoping to find new u bolts but could settle for good used with nuts.

I think they were broken with toe motor forks in moving the vehicle around before auction. If someone knows where I might obtain 2 u bolts please let me know.

Thanks

 

[86m1028]

Inland truck parts or other such parts companies will make them for you.
You shouldn't reuse ubolts, they are too cheap to risk it.

 

[jamescripps]

Pictures of the broken u bolts.

 

[jamescripps]

I hope to find them off the shelf.

 

[86m1028]

Shops like that keep different lengths in stock & bend them to your specs while you wait.
Ive had this done numerious times for all different vehicles & trailers @ Inland truck parts.

Id personally replace all 4 up frt at the same time.

Edit: might want to check all your brake hardware & hoses for damage also.

 

[Chaski]

+1 on getting them locally. Just call around until you find a truck parts store with a U-bolt machine. Take one of your old ones in and walk out with new ones.

If you are totally set on ordering some I can get them for you, a friend of mine has a u-bolt machine. But by the time you pay him retail on the u-bolts, give me some cash for packing, shipping and beer you would be better off local. I wouldn't be speedy, since I can only get to his shop on Fridays. I would need to know exact diameter of the rod, and the width of tube the u-bolt has to go over (inner width... the distance between the two parallel rods of the u-bolt and if the "u" is square or half round. Also need minimum desired length measured from the inside of the "U" to the tip of the threads.

 

[jamescripps]

We have a spring company locally, I will try them if I can't find them off the shelf.

I also bought the M1061A1 trailer. I plan on loading my M151A1 jeep on the trailer behind the 5 ton for parades. I will be needing a set of ramps. I may end up fabricating the ramps.

 

[porkysplace]

We have a spring company locally, I will try them if I can't find them off the shelf.

I also bought the M1061A1 trailer. I plan on loading my M151A1 jeep on the trailer behind the 5 ton for parades. I will be needing a set of ramps. I may end up fabricating the ramps.

Take 1 of the good ones to the spring shop , most likely they will make a set while you wait if they don't have them on the shelf.

 

[Chaski]

This is picture should help out.

There has to be a place closer to you, but custom springs inc in Memphis can do them for sure.

 

[doghead]

HE can take a bad one too, just add the amount he needs.

Any local spring shop should be able to help in minutes.

Too bad this is a classifieds ad, and it will be deleted.

Conversations go in the forums, needs for parts for in the classifieds.

 

[86m1028]

Just trying to HELP the guy out.
Guess we can't do that unless it's in the RIGHT forum.

So instead of deleting it, Why not put it in the "correct" forum, so others might learn from it.

 

[jamescripps]

I wasn't trying to step on anyone's toes or solicit, just needing a coulel of u bolts and didn't know where to find them. Thanks for the answers.

 

[simp5782]

I just bought a M925A1. It has two broken U bolts that hold the front axle to the spring assembly. They are about 1" diameter x about 16-17 inches long. It is not urgent but they need to be replaced. I am hoping to find new u bolts but could settle for good used with nuts.

I think they were broken with toe motor forks in moving the vehicle around before auction. If someone knows where I might obtain 2 u bolts please let me know.

Thanks

Nashville spring service is going to be your closest place. Or call Memphis equipment and talk to Ed.

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[jamescripps]

I am familiar with Nashville Spring. I will give them a call tomorrow morning. I have new halogen headlights ordered from Those Military Guys as I have one burned out. Other than that all the old gal needs is a new either button on the dash, or that one repaired, seems like maybe a spring broken behind the button or something like that. The button is just loose and will not return to the pre pushed position. I have not gotten the chance to check it out yet.

I am new to the 5 tons, I have owned a M151-A1 since 2009 and I joined the Steel Soldiers forum in 2009. I am a 100% disabled veteran of the Vietnam era and I really do like military rolling stock. I need to figure out how to post pictures on the forum.

 

[doghead]

Moved to forums, since we're still using this as a discussion post.

 

[86m1028]

I am familiar with Nashville Spring. I will give them a call tomorrow morning. I have new halogen headlights ordered from Those Military Guys as I have one burned out. Other than that all the old gal needs is a new either button on the dash, or that one repaired, seems like maybe a spring broken behind the button or something like that. The button is just loose and will not return to the pre pushed position. I have not gotten the chance to check it out yet.

I am new to the 5 tons, I have owned a M151-A1 since 2009 and I joined the Steel Soldiers forum in 2009. I am a 100% disabled veteran of the Vietnam era and I really do like military rolling stock. I need to figure out how to post pictures on the forum.

Welcome to the 5 ton club !
Thank you for your service.
We want pics & post up your experience with the new lights.

 

[simp5782]

I am familiar with Nashville Spring. I will give them a call tomorrow morning. I have new halogen headlights ordered from Those Military Guys as I have one burned out. Other than that all the old gal needs is a new either button on the dash, or that one repaired, seems like maybe a spring broken behind the button or something like that. The button is just loose and will not return to the pre pushed position. I have not gotten the chance to check it out yet.

I am new to the 5 tons, I have owned a M151-A1 since 2009 and I joined the Steel Soldiers forum in 2009. I am a 100% disabled veteran of the Vietnam era and I really do like military rolling stock. I need to figure out how to post pictures on the forum.

I am in Memphis if you need any help. JHarvey is in Dover, TN and TNRiverJet is in west Nashville.

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[73m819]

First, WELCOME BROTHER,

The front axle U-bolts are the same for the 39 , 809, and 939 series 5ts

 

[jamescripps]

Glad to know you guys. I am from West Nashville, in the nations and I also have a place on the Tennessee River. I now live thirty miles west of Nashville in Ashland City. We had our first annual Veterans Day parade this past Veterans Day in 2016. I enjoy that kind of stuff and I am gearing up for the next one. It turned out to be the largest parade ever seen in Ashland City Tn. to date. We are looking for support for the next one if anyone would like to participate with their MV. We only had three MVs in the parade including my M151-A1. We had many other decorated civilian vehicles to show up along with motorcycles and 22 Polaris RZRs. Next years date has not been nailed down yet. Last year it was held on the Sunday before Veterans Day.

 

[country]

we stock these

Dave
www.easternsurplus.net


5T-640 | 5-Ton Front Suspension U-Bolts
U-Bolts with washers and nuts. Fits M54, M809, M939 A1/A2 Series - 5 Ton
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$77.00