{"product_id":"arb-ome-rear-leaf-spring-u-bolt-kit-1979-89-4runner-pickup","title":"ARB | OME Rear Leaf Spring U-Bolt Kit 4WD (1986-95 4Runner\/Pickup)","description":"\u003ch3 data-end=\"457\" data-start=\"368\"\u003eARB | OME Rear Leaf Spring U-Bolt Kit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"457\" data-start=\"368\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor 1979–1989 4WD Toyota 4Runner \u0026amp; 1979–1988 4WD Toyota Pickup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"151\" data-end=\"154\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eARB Old Man Emu Rear Leaf Spring U-Bolt Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e is a heavy-duty suspension hardware upgrade designed for 1979–1989 Toyota Pickup and Toyota 4Runner models equipped with leaf spring rear suspensions. Engineered to securely clamp the axle housing to the leaf spring pack, these premium U-bolts provide the strength and reliability required for stock restorations, suspension repairs, and complete Old Man Emu suspension upgrades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike reused factory U-bolts that may have been stretched and weakened through years of service, Old Man Emu U-bolts are manufactured from high-strength steel and designed to provide proper clamping force for safe and dependable suspension performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in both factory-length and lift-kit-length configurations, these U-bolts support a wide range of suspension setups from stock-height trucks to heavy-duty Old Man Emu Dakar leaf spring systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Replace Leaf Spring U-Bolts?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeaf spring U-bolts are considered a one-time-use fastener. During installation they stretch slightly as they are torqued to specification, helping secure the axle assembly to the spring pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReusing old U-bolts can lead to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReduced clamping force\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThread damage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePremature hardware failure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAxle movement under load\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncreased risk during towing and off-road use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReplacing U-bolts during suspension service helps maintain proper axle retention and long-term reliability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvailable U-Bolt Configurations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFactory OEM Style\/ Stock Height Specification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for factory-height rear leaf spring applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNarrow square-bend design\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5.9-inch inside length\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2.6-inch inside width\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for factory spring pack thickness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFits standard Toyota 8-inch rear axle housings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRecommended Applications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStock-height suspension restorations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRear leaf spring replacement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFactory rear suspension maintenance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOME Lift Kit Style\/ Extended Lift Spring Specification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned specifically for thicker aftermarket and Old Man Emu leaf spring packs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtended square-bend design\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7.9-inch inside length\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2.95-inch inside width\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional thread engagement for heavy-duty spring packs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for lifted and overland suspension systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRecommended Applications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOld Man Emu Dakar rear leaf springs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeavy-duty multi-leaf spring packs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLifted suspension systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverland and expedition builds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe additional thread length allows proper engagement through thicker spring packs where factory-length U-bolts may be too short.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHeavy-Duty Construction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOld Man Emu suspension hardware is engineered to meet the same durability standards as the rest of the ARB suspension system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eConstruction Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh-strength steel construction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCorrosion-resistant finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrecision-formed square-bend design\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngineered for suspension applications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for secure axle retention\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompatible with factory and Old Man Emu spring systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuspension System Integration\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOld Man Emu suspension systems are designed as complete integrated packages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese U-bolts work alongside:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOld Man Emu Dakar leaf springs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOld Man Emu spring bushings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCenter pins\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpring liners\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuspension fitting kits\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing the correct hardware helps ensure proper suspension geometry, safety, and long-term performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant Ordering Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⚠️ \u003cstrong\u003eFor a complete rear axle installation, most vehicles require four (4) rear U-bolts total.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf purchasing individual U-bolts, be sure to adjust your quantity before checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable purchase options:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSingle U-Bolt (1)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair of U-Bolts (2)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplete Rear Axle Set (4)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIdeal Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuspension restoration projects\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeaf spring replacement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOld Man Emu suspension installations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverland builds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOff-road vehicles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWork trucks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTowing applications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreventive maintenance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVehicle Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eToyota Pickup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1979–1983 Toyota 1st Gen Pickup 4WD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1984–1988 Toyota 2nd Gen Pickup 4WD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eToyota 4Runner\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1984–1989 Toyota 1st Gen 4Runner 4WD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFitment Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFactory-Length U-Bolt\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRear axle applications on stock-height vehicles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompatible with factory leaf spring packs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompatible with standard Toyota 8-inch rear axle housings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExtended-Length 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