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Old 12-11-2013, 03:28 PM   #1
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Question on rear shock absobers

So I'm replacing the shocks on my 1975 C25 and I'm a bit puzzled by something I noticed when I took the first one off (rear passenger side)

The bolt has these sort of plates on it that prevent me from pulling it out of the old shock.
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Old 12-11-2013, 03:29 PM   #2
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Re: Question on rear shock absobers

How do I remove this strange bolt, as I am going to re-use it with the new shock absorber?
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Old 12-11-2013, 04:10 PM   #3
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Re: Question on rear shock absobers

Your new shocks should have come with a mounting stud to replace that bolt
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Old 12-11-2013, 05:20 PM   #4
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Your new shocks should have come with a mounting stud to replace that bolt

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Old 12-11-2013, 06:24 PM   #5
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Re: Question on rear shock absobers

Yeah, depending upon the brand of shocks that you buy, they will either come with a "bolt together" stud that is removable....or it will come pre-installed, just like you already have.
Either way, you don't need to get those apart.
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Old 12-11-2013, 08:13 PM   #6
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Re: Question on rear shock absobers

Yeah the hardware that came with it looks way different from what I took off, but I'm gonna try it out when I get home from work.
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Old 12-11-2013, 08:58 PM   #7
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Re: Question on rear shock absobers

E.D.75GMC; I have the same issue with my 73. I was told that I need to have the "hardware" pressed in.
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Re: Question on rear shock absobers

I had to use a bench vise to press mine in... PITA!!!! lots of blood sweat and tears for a small bushing/bolt...
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