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is it safe to replace u-bolts one at a time?

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i need to replace my front u-bolts on my 84 fj60 still spring under but lifted. can i just unbolt one and replace it then the next one? seems simple but i would love some input. thanks
 

Cruisertrash

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Each corner of the truck has two u-bolts, so a total of 4 nuts to hold each spring perch plate. Out of an abundance of caution I would replace them one corner at a time so you can torque down the 4 nuts evenly. Replacing one u-bolt then the other might lead to uneven tension between the two u-bolts or a cockeyed spring perch.

My question is why are you replacing the u-bolts?
 
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