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Old Sep 8, 2008 | 04:13 PM
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Default Stronger U-bolts needed?
the u bolts that hold the driveshaft to the rear, i got mine from napa, im gonna be launching with n20 soon and was wondering if i should upgrade.
picture one is what i nave now.
picture two is what im thinking about buying

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No, I wouldnt think you need to at all. Ive been 1.4 60's on the bottle with the first one's you posted. honestly, the first ones look stronger to me anyway
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thank you.
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I've been 1.29 60' with Spicer 3-94-18X 1350 series u-bolts. Car ran 8.93 at 156mph, just wanted to throw that in.
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that the same part number for a 9"
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i would do the stronger ones just for a piece of mind if they arent outragious that is
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the first ones probably are stronger...
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A few more options that WILL NOT fail in your application...

http://www.markwilliams.com/drivesha...CategoryID=264

Some are a little pricey though.

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