If you have a trailer supply store locally you can also get the u bolts cheap and they are strong. Trust me I use to own a trailer company. I got a set for my 8 3/4 and it worked tits
thats exactly what i do. i get them here for $4.50 each with nuts and all. thats my go to place for u bolts and lug nuts since their only $1 each and some times they just give them to me if their busy and dont wanna fuss with a $2 transaction lol