Reusing practically new u bolts

Ordered some new OME bolts to install when putting in my AAL. Got everything torqued up and realized I forgot to put the little thin spacer back on the bottom of the leaf pack. I had to remove the u bolts and centering pin to add in the spacer. Do I have to trash the u bolts since they were already torqued to 73 ft lbs? Truck never made it off the jack stands...

 

No.

 

Thanks for the reply. I reassembled everything, drove ~50 miles, and retorqued the bolts. I was surprised a couple of the bolts turn maybe 1/4 turn before hitting 73 ft lbs again. I guess things shift around a bit after driving.

 

I would recommend checking again after a week, then two weeks then a month. Should be good to go after that

 

You can torque bolts over and over and over again within spec. They are designed for it and should have no issues.

 

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Well, not entirely true, all Ubolts are subject to thread stretch which is natural . given the physics & purpose they're for (holding axle assembly to the truck) And I gauge their re-use by the amount of stretch present when Loosening them (not tightening as most think) But yeah, I've re used mine many times without ill effects after doing so...