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Longer Rear U-Bolt for the 2021-2025 Ford F-150
Old Man Emu OMEU96 is a vehicle-specific rear leaf-spring U-bolt for the 2021-2025 Ford F-150. Its strengthened-steel construction and longer profile support Old Man Emu suspension installations that use the OME669 rear spacer block.
Key Features
- Vehicle-specific fit for the 2021-2025 Ford F-150.
- Strengthened-steel construction with a black finish.
- Longer design suitable for the OME669 leaf-spring spacer block.
- Supplied with new nuts and washers.
- Old Man Emu OMEU96 installs at the rear leaf-spring and axle connection.
- Designed as part of an integrated Old Man Emu suspension system.
Fitment
| Vehicle | Years |
|---|---|
| Ford F-150 | 2021-2025 |
Confirm the suspension configuration and required quantity before ordering. ARB kit documentation specifies four U-bolts when OMEU96 is used with the OME669 spacer kit.
Specifications
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | Old Man Emu |
| MPN | OMEU96 |
| Product type | Leaf-spring U-bolt |
| Material | Strengthened steel |
| Color | Black |
| Placement | Rear |
| Fit type | Vehicle specific |
| Compatible spacer | OME669 |
What's Included
- One Old Man Emu OMEU96 U-bolt
- New nuts
- New washers
About Old Man Emu
Old Man Emu develops integrated suspension components for load control, ride quality and off-road use. OMEU96 is engineered to work with the brand's Ford F-150 rear suspension components rather than as a generic hardware substitute.
Related Parts
- Old Man Emu OME669 rear leaf-spring spacer kit
FAQ
What is the OMEU96?
It is a longer rear leaf-spring U-bolt for verified 2021-2025 Ford F-150 applications.
Does it fit every Ford truck?
No. The verified application is the 2021-2025 Ford F-150.
Why is this U-bolt longer?
The additional length accommodates the OME669 rear spacer block.
Are nuts and washers included?
Yes, new nuts and washers are supplied.
How many U-bolts are required?
ARB kit documentation specifies four when used with the OME669 spacer kit. Confirm the requirements for the exact installation.
Where is it installed?
It secures the rear axle and leaf-spring assembly.
Can the original U-bolts be reused?
Use the new hardware specified for the suspension installation rather than reusing stretched or corroded U-bolts.
What torque specification applies?
Use the current ARB installation instructions and Ford service information for the exact suspension configuration.
Install Instructions
- Confirm the Ford F-150 application, suspension configuration and required quantity.
- Support the vehicle and rear axle with equipment rated for the vehicle weight.
- Remove the original U-bolts while keeping the axle and leaf-spring assembly supported.
- Install the spacer and suspension components according to the applicable Old Man Emu instructions.
- Position OMEU96 squarely over the axle and through the spring plate.
- Install the supplied washers and nuts by hand.
- Tighten the nuts evenly in a cross pattern to the specified torque.
- Recheck the hardware after the suspension settles and at the interval stated in the installation instructions.
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