Need Help Finding a U-Nut

[ati]

Anyone know where I can find a 1-1/4'' deep U-Nut (M6.1.0 thread)
I've checked the internet and every supplier in my area and the biggest I can find is 3/4'' deep.
I only need 1.

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u104/atilfi/u-nut.jpg

[Orf]

Thought for sure I'd find it on McMaster Carr's web site. Nope.

This (http://www.mcmaster.com/#u-style-nuts/=bo80t0) is all they show for M6.

They do have a 1 1/4" deep U Nut, but it's in 3/8" - 16.

[Iceman]

I've had good luck going to a local bodyshop and asking them. I was able to get all of the hardware needed to put the underside of my front bumper back together and firm it all back up....and they gave it to me free!

[ati]

I've had good luck going to a local bodyshop and asking them. I was able to get all of the hardware needed to put the underside of my front bumper back together and firm it all back up....and they gave it to me free!

I tried that, they all looked for one but no one had one.

[CH53Driver]

I'm going to Russellville today. I'll take a look over there to see if I can find one.

[Joe G]

Did you check http://www.fastenal.com/web/home.ex or http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/wwg/start.shtml

[ati]

I'm going to Russellville today. I'll take a look over there to see if I can find one.
Thanks


Did you check http://www.fastenal.com/web/home.ex or http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/wwg/start.shtml
Yes

[Boston Mike]

I can't believe It hasn't been asked yet. Alan, did you bust a nut?


:haha:

[ati]

I can't believe It hasn't been asked yet. Alan, did you bust a nut?


:haha:

I knew you would be the 1st one to start the post whoring. Please don't whore up this thread I need this U-Nut or I can't drive my Shelby to ShelbyFest.

[Joe G]

I knew you would be the 1st one to start the post whoring.

I was "this" close... but I know how much you hate it Alan. :grin:


BTW - I have a call to one of my suppliers to see if he can find something for you. I'll let you know if he finds it for me.

[Boston Mike]

I knew you would be the 1st one to start the post whoring. Please don't whore up this thread I need this U-Nut or I can't drive my Shelby to ShelbyFest.

http://www1.mscdirect.com/eCommerce/NavigationServlet/Fasteners-Adhesives/Nuts-Washers-O-Rings/Nuts/U-Nuts-J-Nuts-Cage-Nuts/_/N-77e2vZ1yzwybyZ1yzwf7q?refinement=4292931536&searchandizedOk=Y

[Boston Mike]

moar specifically: http://www1.mscdirect.com/cgi/NNSRIT2?PMAKA=67745240&PMPXNO=2032143&cm_re=ItemDetail-_-ResultListing-_-SearchResults


I believe 13mm is ~ 1 1/4"

[Orf]

moar specifically: http://www1.mscdirect.com/cgi/NNSRIT2?PMAKA=67745240&PMPXNO=2032143&cm_re=ItemDetail-_-ResultListing-_-SearchResults


I believe 13mm is ~ 1 1/4"

Even "moar" specifically, :sofa:

13mm = 0.512"

[ati]

moar specifically: http://www1.mscdirect.com/cgi/NNSRIT2?PMAKA=67745240&PMPXNO=2032143&cm_re=ItemDetail-_-ResultListing-_-SearchResults


I believe 13mm is ~ 1 1/4" :doh2:


1 Millimeter = 0.0393700787 Inches

13mm =.51" or 1/2"

31.75mm = 1-1/4"

[Joe G]

:doh2:


1 Millimeter = 0.0393700787 Inches

13mm =.51" or 1/2"

31.75mm = 1-1/4"

You didn't honestly think the :monkey: knew math, did you? :doh2:

[Boston Mike]

You didn't honestly think the :monkey: knew math, did you? :doh2:

Oops. I'm using a chinese ruler.......

[mustang loco]

Alan,didn't look at all there pages but they have a good variety of u nuts!!
http://www.clipsandfasteners.com/Nuts_Extruded_U_s/118.htm

[CH53Driver]

I found one very similar to what you're looking for but the thread count was standard, not metric so I am assuming it would not work. It appeared to be about 1 1/4" long though, it didn't say on the tray so I had to use my calibrated eye. I think the thread count was 3/16? Not real smart on these types of fasteners just going off what the label said.

[onecrazydog]

The ones I found are M10 but they are 1 1/4 total length...

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Shelby_Mods/P1020614.JPG

[Tommy Gun]

You all didn't ask Carnut. :nonono:



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[68fastback]

...that link Joe posted has a lot of 'em here (http://www.fastenal.com/web/products.ex?N=0&Ntk=Search+All&Ntt=u+nuts&Ntx=mode+matchallpartial&Nty=1&searchBox=1), but don't seem to sell singles.

[Carnut]

If the part is off your Shelby, did you think to try your Ford dealer? Short of that, a local auto salvage yard. Just a thought.

[ati]

Thanks everyone for your help and ideas but I still haven't found one yet. This nut isn't Ford specific it is for a custom application. I know a guy who works for a machine shop and I'm going to ask him if he can custom make one for me. I wonder if we could cut 2 in half and weld them together to make one the 1-1/4 I need???

[Orf]

Thanks everyone for your help and ideas but I still haven't found one yet. This nut isn't Ford specific it is for a custom application. I know a guy who works for a machine shop and I'm going to ask him if he can custom make one for me. I wonder if we could cut 2 in half and weld them together to make one the 1-1/4 I need???

Does it have to be 6mm? I found the one that is 3/8". You'd go from a a 1/4" hole to a 9/16" hole in the parts being joined.

Seems quicker, easier, and cheaper than a custom made U Nut...

[ati]

Does it have to be 6mm? I found the one that is 3/8". You'd go from a a 1/4" hole to a 9/16" hole in the parts being joined.

Seems quicker, easier, and cheaper than a custom made U Nut...

I thought of this but the bolt head is exposed and I'm trying to keep everything uniform looking.
There are a couple work-arounds I've figured out for this but I was just trying to find correct part before I went that way.

[Birdman]

Good to see everyone pitching in on the site to help you Alan ....kudos to all who contributed :wtg: I typically use Fastenal or NAPA for my hardware needs.

[Shlbylvr]

This was the best i could find.

Not sure about the screw size though.
http://www.clipsandfasteners.com/Extruded_U_Nut_3_8_16_Screw_Size_p/a10055.htm

[tekheavy]

There's a couple here that may work for you. And check out the name of the website. :giggle:


http://www.allensfasteners.com/search_results.asp?iLevel=2&subcat=305&txtsearchParamCat=43&txtCatName=2

[tekheavy]

Some more on Amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/s?ie=UTF8&rh=n%3A16410151%2Cp_measurement_system%3AMetric&page=1

[Carnut]

Thanks everyone for your help and ideas but I still haven't found one yet. This nut isn't Ford specific it is for a custom application. I know a guy who works for a machine shop and I'm going to ask him if he can custom make one for me. I wonder if we could cut 2 in half and weld them together to make one the 1-1/4 I need???

I've made them myself but the shipping and handling would kill you. :wow2:

[Black Vert SS]

This might seem very simplistic, but who made the original and why can't you get it from them?

[Joe G]

This might seem very simplistic, but who made the original and why can't you get it from them?

I don't think there was an original - sounds like Alan is doing a mod where he needs to add this clip.

[Joe G]

Did you find these yet, Alan?

[ati]

Did you find these yet, Alan?

NO, and I don't think anyone makes one this size either. I did come up with a good work around that ended up being a good temp fix. I know a guy thats works for a machine shop but hes on the road 3 weeks a month. He promised me when he gets back in town he will personally custom make one for me. I should be good to go by ShelbtFest.

[onecrazydog]

I wonder if Alan ever found his nut?