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chevymotocross · 12-16-2011, 04:32 PM

Anyone ever experience a broken rear upper shock mount? I was adjusting my rear brakes today and noticed. I will have to get it welded.

rwhit57 · 12-16-2011, 06:48 PM

Pretty common problem on these old trucks. I have made a plate and used a couple of big washers to fix it temporarily until I could weld it up.

Goldfinger · 12-16-2011, 07:30 PM

It's best to reinforce them when this happens. beat the crack straight, weld the gap then weld on a plate and mount your shocks on it.

Zebb · 12-16-2011, 10:24 PM

Drill the end of the crack to stop if from going any further too.

kunzy420 · 12-17-2011, 02:53 AM

Does it look anything like this lol Im going to drill the end of the crack, and plate it. My truck will be bagged so I wont be using the stock shock location anyways.

68 TT · 12-17-2011, 03:52 AM

They really should have made the upper rear shock mount a double shear design. Every one of them I have ever seen has been wallowed out or torn up. Just too much pounding for a single mount point stud.

I'm going to fab up a secondary bracket for mine and convert it to a through bolt design.

chevymotocross · 12-18-2011, 08:34 PM

kunzy420..... looks EXACTLY like that lol... Thanks for the info guys. I agree it's a pretty lame design IMO

chevymotocross · 12-21-2011, 11:40 PM

Does anyone know a part number for the stud that goes through the frame where the shock bolts to? I ended up having to cut mine since the backside nut was completed corroded to the stud. Hopefully these are still available to purchase.

chevymotocross · 12-22-2011, 12:41 AM

http://www.classictruck.com/product/...Absorber_Items found it!

kunzy420 · 12-22-2011, 12:43 AM

If you cant get the studs, Ill check my shocks to see if mine are still attached/useable..and send them to you. like I said if you cant find any or fab anything up.

68 TT · 12-23-2011, 12:19 AM

Pretty much any auto parts store that sells shocks will have them or can get them.
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12-16-2011, 04:32 PM	#1
chevymotocross Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: East Haven, CT Posts: 882	Rear broken shock mount Anyone ever experience a broken rear upper shock mount? I was adjusting my rear brakes today and noticed. I will have to get it welded. __________________ 87 Chevy 2wd SWB: 305/700r4 Dual Exhaust, K&N Filter, Injector Pod Spacer, TBI Spacer, Belltech Front Sway Bar, Corvette Servo, Western Chassis 4/6 and c-notch

12-16-2011, 06:48 PM	#2
rwhit57 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Tulsa,Okla Posts: 590	Re: Rear broken shock mount Pretty common problem on these old trucks. I have made a plate and used a couple of big washers to fix it temporarily until I could weld it up.

12-16-2011, 07:30 PM	#3
Goldfinger Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: laurel hill Fl Posts: 645	Re: Rear broken shock mount It's best to reinforce them when this happens. beat the crack straight, weld the gap then weld on a plate and mount your shocks on it. __________________ 1985 C10 Custom Deluxe LWB 305/700r4 [ Goldfinger ] 1999 k3500 crew cab dually 6.5tdi/4l80e

12-16-2011, 10:24 PM	#4
Zebb Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Dalton, NH Posts: 165	Re: Rear broken shock mount Drill the end of the crack to stop if from going any further too.

12-17-2011, 02:53 AM	#5
kunzy420 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Eastlake,Ohio Posts: 26	Re: Rear broken shock mount Does it look anything like this lol Im going to drill the end of the crack, and plate it. My truck will be bagged so I wont be using the stock shock location anyways.

12-17-2011, 03:52 AM	#6
68 TT Still plays with trucks Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 3,556	Re: Rear broken shock mount They really should have made the upper rear shock mount a double shear design. Every one of them I have ever seen has been wallowed out or torn up. Just too much pounding for a single mount point stud. I'm going to fab up a secondary bracket for mine and convert it to a through bolt design. __________________ miSSed opportunity - ground up creation of an AWD 1994 454 SS that never was http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=795577 69 C10 shortbed stepside 400 small block - built like what a super sport truck could have been 69 K20 lwb TBI 350 4L60E NP208 14-bolt Dana-44 w/disc 68 Camaro SS / RS 500hp 439 inch roller cam big block 4L80E 79 Malibu TPI 350 4L60 w/ Z28 steering & sway bars

12-18-2011, 08:34 PM	#7
chevymotocross Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: East Haven, CT Posts: 882	Re: Rear broken shock mount kunzy420..... looks EXACTLY like that lol... Thanks for the info guys. I agree it's a pretty lame design IMO __________________ 87 Chevy 2wd SWB: 305/700r4 Dual Exhaust, K&N Filter, Injector Pod Spacer, TBI Spacer, Belltech Front Sway Bar, Corvette Servo, Western Chassis 4/6 and c-notch

12-21-2011, 11:40 PM	#8
chevymotocross Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: East Haven, CT Posts: 882	Re: Rear broken shock mount Does anyone know a part number for the stud that goes through the frame where the shock bolts to? I ended up having to cut mine since the backside nut was completed corroded to the stud. Hopefully these are still available to purchase. __________________ 87 Chevy 2wd SWB: 305/700r4 Dual Exhaust, K&N Filter, Injector Pod Spacer, TBI Spacer, Belltech Front Sway Bar, Corvette Servo, Western Chassis 4/6 and c-notch

12-22-2011, 12:41 AM	#9
chevymotocross Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: East Haven, CT Posts: 882	Re: Rear broken shock mount http://www.classictruck.com/product/...Absorber_Items found it! __________________ 87 Chevy 2wd SWB: 305/700r4 Dual Exhaust, K&N Filter, Injector Pod Spacer, TBI Spacer, Belltech Front Sway Bar, Corvette Servo, Western Chassis 4/6 and c-notch

12-22-2011, 12:43 AM	#10
kunzy420 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Eastlake,Ohio Posts: 26	Re: Rear broken shock mount If you cant get the studs, Ill check my shocks to see if mine are still attached/useable..and send them to you. like I said if you cant find any or fab anything up.

12-23-2011, 12:19 AM	#11
68 TT Still plays with trucks Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 3,556	Re: Rear broken shock mount Pretty much any auto parts store that sells shocks will have them or can get them. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ miSSed opportunity - ground up creation of an AWD 1994 454 SS that never was http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=795577 69 C10 shortbed stepside 400 small block - built like what a super sport truck could have been 69 K20 lwb TBI 350 4L60E NP208 14-bolt Dana-44 w/disc 68 Camaro SS / RS 500hp 439 inch roller cam big block 4L80E 79 Malibu TPI 350 4L60 w/ Z28 steering & sway bars



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