Marlin special axle U bolts

[stevejgreen]

As part of my Dolomite axle install I need to replace the axle U bolts that were an original Marlin part.
The Marina axle was lowered by Marlin special tapered blocks so no standard Marina parts are long enough to fit.

Does anyone have a source of these U bolts as they are all likely to be 25 years old, and rusted and weak like mine.

[donsayers]

Re: Marlin special axle U bolts

You'll be lucky. I had to use Mark One Escort ones can't remember here I got them though. it was on line. The holes in the mounting plates will need to be enlarged.

[CosworthCabrioLee]

Re: Marlin special axle U bolts

Steve,
The best bet is to get these made to your sizes on your car and block heights, Just made so for one of my roadsters. A good machine shop should be able to do this for you

[andy4]

Re: Marlin special axle U bolts

When I bought my new springs I got some bolts at the same time from http://www.jones-springs.co.uk/home.htm - must admit I took my lowering blocks out as I was raising the back for trialing, but the may well be able to help you as the seemed to have a supply of most sizes.

[stevejgreen]

Re: Marlin special axle U bolts

Thanks guys. I didnt want to use escort units as it would mean drilling out the plates etc and they would need further bending to give a snug fit around the axle.

Jones can do them but the price is frightening for a set of 4. Near enough £10.00 each.

The price will drop significantly if others would like some for future use.
Are there any takers out there, for a group buy for everyones benefit.