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Fraud · 07-10-2017, 04:39 PM

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!

*randy500* · 07-10-2017, 04:43 PM

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.

Fraud · 07-10-2017, 05:56 PM

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.

demian5 · 07-10-2017, 06:38 PM

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

**geunther** · 07-10-2017, 06:41 PM

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.

*randy500* · 07-10-2017, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by geunther

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.

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

Fraud · 07-10-2017, 07:18 PM

ahhh good insight. Love this place!

07-10-2017, 04:39 PM	#1
Fraud Registered User Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 96	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!

07-10-2017, 04:43 PM	#2
randy500 Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 6,873	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.

07-10-2017, 05:56 PM	#3
Fraud Registered User Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 96	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.

07-10-2017, 06:38 PM	#4
demian5 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Lake Forest, CA Posts: 2,177	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! __________________ "Work hard, use your vacation days." 1970 C15 GMC Long Bed 1986 C20 Scottsdale 1983 K2500 Sierra Classic Suburban 6.2 Instagram: C10sofOC

07-10-2017, 06:41 PM	#5
geunther Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Cheyenne, WY Posts: 740	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.

07-10-2017, 07:18 PM	#7
Fraud Registered User Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 96	Re: Front upper shock mount (passenger side) ahhh good insight. Love this place!



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