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Jsieger89 11-23-2012 11:59 AM

Shot shock.... Best way to fix??
 
The driver side shock on my 87 has came completely out of the frame ! what is the best way to go about fixing this issue?
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Sodak 11-23-2012 12:07 PM

Re: Shot shock.... Best way to fix??
 
Not sure if it's differant in 87, but my 78 was just a bolt and a nut on the backside. or am i missing somthing here?

Jsieger89 11-23-2012 01:20 PM

Re: Shot shock.... Best way to fix??
 
yeah I will try to take a pic but it has wolered it's self out of the frame so the hole in the frame is shot
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Pyrotechnic 11-23-2012 01:26 PM

Re: Shot shock.... Best way to fix??
 
Sounds like it will need to be welded. Any good fabrication/welding shop should be able to fix it.

J Knight 11-23-2012 02:08 PM

Re: Shot shock.... Best way to fix??
 
You could get by till you can get it welded up with oversized washers on both sides of the shock mount stud.

Jsieger89 11-24-2012 08:36 PM

Re: Shot shock.... Best way to fix??
 
Very nice idea!!! might just have to piece it back to gather till I can stitch it up
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INSIDIOUS '86 11-24-2012 10:26 PM

Re: Shot shock.... Best way to fix??
 
You can buy 4x4 shock braces that bolt on to support that stud
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