Is there a specific name for this type of U bolt? (Trailer Q)

[overrun]

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

[Vin]

 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...

[alf892]

www.u-bolts-r-us.co.uk

[Eddie Honda]

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".

[dave21478]

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.

[colnerov]

 Hi, Or use an exhaust clamp, they come in 10mm variety which will be stronger than the 8mm ones.

 

 Colin

[OwdChina]

That u-bolt looks like it was once part of a steel cable clamp............very strong.

[Dick Longbridge]

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.