Front upper shock mount (passenger side)
 

Hey Guys,

On the weekend I swapped out my shocks for the Belltech shocks that are meant to go with the springs it already has.

The only issue we ran into was that the front upper shock mount on the passenger side was impossible to access, so we had to reuse the upper mount that was in there already (shank was the same size as the Belltech one so the shock is mounted/centered correctly). Drivers side we managed to do without too much trouble

The exhaust and some hardline (Transmission cooler lines I think, possibly brake? can't remember, I'll get pics) prevented access to the back of the frame to remove it - and even if we'd managed to remove it, we'd never be able to tighten the replacement.

Is this normal, or have my exhaust/cooler lines etc. been moved/relocated at some point?

Is it vitally important that I use the belltech supplied upper mount? Or will this survive as is until I get the front end rebuilt and/or have to get the engine out for some reason?

Shameless link to my (underwhelming) build thread -> http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=729652

Thanks!

Re: Front upper shock mount (passenger side)
 

Front shocks come with those new bolts and I don't know why, I never change them as it's usually not needed. Make sure it's tight though because when they work loose it wallows out the frame hole.

Re: Front upper shock mount (passenger side)
 

That pretty well covers it then! thanks

Will still get some pics and post them later - seems weird to me that a servicable item would be so difficult to access, so I wouldn't mind knowing if anything is different/weird on mine.

Re: Front upper shock mount (passenger side)
 

I reused the existing ones, then the son's friend broke one of his, so I had spares!

Re: Front upper shock mount (passenger side)
 

I just went through this. They come with new bolts because the originals come with the stud permanently mounted to the top of the shock. Replacement shocks come with the stud which is threaded on both ends and they can be reused.

Re: Front upper shock mount (passenger side)
 

I just remembered this and was getting ready to explain it....I just checked my 72 with EEC. The lines are in the way a bit

Re: Front upper shock mount (passenger side)
 

ahhh good insight. Love this place!