{"product_id":"arb-ome-leaf-spring-u-bolt-washer-nut","title":"Old Man Emu Leaf Spring U-Bolt 2021-2025 Ford F-150","description":"\u003ch4\u003eLonger Rear U-Bolt for the 2021-2025 Ford F-150\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eOld 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVehicle-specific fit for the 2021-2025 Ford F-150.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrengthened-steel construction with a black finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLonger design suitable for the OME669 leaf-spring spacer block.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplied with new nuts and washers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOld Man Emu OMEU96 installs at the rear leaf-spring and axle connection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned as part of an integrated Old Man Emu suspension system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFitment\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVehicle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eYears\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFord F-150\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2021-2025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003eConfirm the suspension configuration and required quantity before ordering. ARB kit documentation specifies four U-bolts when OMEU96 is used with the OME669 spacer kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOld Man Emu\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMPN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOMEU96\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLeaf-spring U-bolt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStrengthened steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFit type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVehicle specific\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatible spacer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOME669\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne Old Man Emu OMEU96 U-bolt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew nuts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew washers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAbout Old Man Emu\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eOld 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eRelated Parts\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eOld Man Emu OME669 rear leaf-spring spacer kit\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the OMEU96?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a longer rear leaf-spring U-bolt for verified 2021-2025 Ford F-150 applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it fit every Ford truck?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The verified application is the 2021-2025 Ford F-150.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is this U-bolt longer?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe additional length accommodates the OME669 rear spacer block.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre nuts and washers included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, new nuts and washers are supplied.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many U-bolts are required?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eARB kit documentation specifies four when used with the OME669 spacer kit. Confirm the requirements for the exact installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is it installed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt secures the rear axle and leaf-spring assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan the original U-bolts be reused?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse the new hardware specified for the suspension installation rather than reusing stretched or corroded U-bolts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat torque specification applies?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse the current ARB installation instructions and Ford service information for the exact suspension configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eInstall Instructions\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfirm the Ford F-150 application, suspension configuration and required quantity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupport the vehicle and rear axle with equipment rated for the vehicle weight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the original U-bolts while keeping the axle and leaf-spring assembly supported.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstall the spacer and suspension components according to the applicable Old Man Emu instructions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePosition OMEU96 squarely over the axle and through the spring plate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstall the supplied washers and nuts by hand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTighten the nuts evenly in a cross pattern to the specified torque.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecheck the hardware after the suspension settles and at the interval stated in the installation instructions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Old Man Emu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46372529242191,"sku":"ARBOMEU96","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1062\/7920\/files\/old-man-emu-omeu96-leaf-spring-u-bolt-f150-01.jpg?v=1786320108","url":"https:\/\/www.blackopsautoworks.com\/products\/arb-ome-leaf-spring-u-bolt-washer-nut","provider":"Black Ops Auto Works","version":"1.0","type":"link"}