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72sub · 01-25-2004, 11:08 AM

I'm rebuilding the front end on my 1/2 ton Suburban. The top of the shock rides on a stud and is held in place by a washer that is held in place by some kind of funky crimp. How do I get it off, and how do I mount the new shock?

Thanks,

Bryan

FRENCHBLUE72 · 01-25-2004, 11:31 AM

I got some upper shock mount's from les schwab tire's here in oregon it's just a stud with a bolt on it to mount it threw the frame... If you don't find a set I may have a pair around here some where..

7T1BURB · 01-25-2004, 11:48 AM

I have replaced the upper shock mounts on the 71 and they were held in place by a bolt and lock washer located on the inside of the frame rail... Do you have a pic of this setup so we can see what this "funky crimp" is all about and figure out how to get it out?

7T1BURB

72sub · 01-25-2004, 04:59 PM

here's a pic

FRENCHBLUE72 · 01-25-2004, 05:34 PM

WOW those shock's must be guaranteed for the life of the truck LOL... Here;s a pic of my set-up I thought I had an extra set around here but I could not find em...

jmanz69 · 01-25-2004, 05:44 PM

someone lost the nut for your mount and welded a washer to it. It should have a nut on it. You're gonna have to cut it off and then get a new set of shock mounts. I might have one but not a pair. Someone here can help I'm sure.

SCOTI · 01-25-2004, 07:11 PM

It's an original shock bolt that came w/the shock. Most shocks just come w/new hardware that you swap out when replacing the shocks. The newer (more recent) shocks you can buy now are threaded on both ends so you can just pull the shock off the stud & not have to worry about removing the entire stud. The older ones had threads on the frame end & that spotwelded washer on the other.

Longhorn Man · 01-26-2004, 01:14 AM

It may well be the original shock.
I have no reason to believe that the ones on the longhorn were ever chainged out (being the back ones are rusted up prety bad)
These are not quite the same as yours, but also a perminant style mount.

Tx Firefighter · 01-26-2004, 10:22 AM

Most new shocks come with new upper studs in the box too. I have several sets of them from previous trucks. If you need them, just pay for shipping and I'll send them.

boilrman · 01-26-2004, 12:35 PM

If you buy new shocks, new studs should be in the box with them.

72sub · 01-26-2004, 01:26 PM

Thanks for the replies.

01-25-2004, 11:08 AM	#1
72sub Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana Posts: 71	shock mount I'm rebuilding the front end on my 1/2 ton Suburban. The top of the shock rides on a stud and is held in place by a washer that is held in place by some kind of funky crimp. How do I get it off, and how do I mount the new shock? Thanks, Bryan

01-25-2004, 11:31 AM	#2
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	I got some upper shock mount's from les schwab tire's here in oregon it's just a stud with a bolt on it to mount it threw the frame... If you don't find a set I may have a pair around here some where.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

01-25-2004, 04:59 PM	#4
72sub Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana Posts: 71	shock mount pic here's a pic Attached Images

01-25-2004, 05:34 PM	#5
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	WOW those shock's must be guaranteed for the life of the truck LOL... Here;s a pic of my set-up I thought I had an extra set around here but I could not find em... Attached Images __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

01-25-2004, 07:11 PM	#7
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,064	It's an original shock bolt that came w/the shock. Most shocks just come w/new hardware that you swap out when replacing the shocks. The newer (more recent) shocks you can buy now are threaded on both ends so you can just pull the shock off the stud & not have to worry about removing the entire stud. The older ones had threads on the frame end & that spotwelded washer on the other. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

01-25-2004, 11:48 AM	#3
7T1BURB Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 190	I have replaced the upper shock mounts on the 71 and they were held in place by a bolt and lock washer located on the inside of the frame rail... Do you have a pic of this setup so we can see what this "funky crimp" is all about and figure out how to get it out? 7T1BURB

01-25-2004, 05:44 PM	#6
jmanz69 Careful, they attack... Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Waterford, MI, USA Posts: 1,107	someone lost the nut for your mount and welded a washer to it. It should have a nut on it. You're gonna have to cut it off and then get a new set of shock mounts. I might have one but not a pair. Someone here can help I'm sure.

01-26-2004, 01:14 AM	#8
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	It may well be the original shock. I have no reason to believe that the ones on the longhorn were ever chainged out (being the back ones are rusted up prety bad) These are not quite the same as yours, but also a perminant style mount. Attached Images

01-26-2004, 10:22 AM	#9
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Most new shocks come with new upper studs in the box too. I have several sets of them from previous trucks. If you need them, just pay for shipping and I'll send them. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

01-26-2004, 12:35 PM	#10
boilrman 70 Chevy 3/4t Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Kokomo,IN USA Posts: 1,230	If you buy new shocks, new studs should be in the box with them. __________________ Find a job you love and you'll never have to work a day in your life. 1998 Yamaha V-Star 650 1970 Chevy 3/4t, I6 (rebuilt), 4 speed Kokomo,IN

01-26-2004, 01:26 PM	#11
72sub Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana Posts: 71	shock mount Thanks for the replies.

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