overrun Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 I am upgrading the winch on my car transporter and the (I believe) OEM system fitted to my mates near identical model works great, so I am basically copying it. I am having a 6-8mm winch mounting plate bent up, and have a pulley block on order http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/162344855359?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT but still need a suitable U bolt and I guess some round bar bent up and welded into a triangle, to attach the pulley block to the winch cable. I have had a look around, and I am struggling to find a suitable U bolt. I also don't know the I.D. of the pulley, yet but it is a fair size. I reckon it will accommodate 10mm. For the U bolt I was thinking of bending something up, and welding a plate to the back, but I would prefer a threaded item.Same goes for the triangle, if I can buy one I probably will do. HALP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vin Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/261951033766?lpid=122&chn=ps&adgroupid=40208335658&rlsatarget=pla-276891078707&adtype=pla&poi=&googleloc=1007251&device=c&campaignid=738217568&crdt=0 There is a lot of similar u-bolts if you search for marine use. I don't know about strengths and sizes though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alf892 Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 www.u-bolts-r-us.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Honda Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 Liam, The U-bolt is nowt special, get them from a trailer place (be it car or truck, there will be something local), rounded or square. The triangle bit you want, look up "delta ring". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave21478 Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 The U-bolt doesnt have to be that small. I would hit the scrapyard and get a leaf sprung U bolt off something.As for the triangular link, I would just use a basic shackle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colnerov Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 Hi, Or use an exhaust clamp, they come in 10mm variety which will be stronger than the 8mm ones. Colin xkjagnz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OwdChina Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 That u-bolt looks like it was once part of a steel cable clamp............very strong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Longbridge Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 I think I need an early night. Or glasses. I read the title as this: I'd imagine it has a couple of similar u bolts dotted around its frame. Not that it really helps. Sorry. Twiggy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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