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pritch · 04-19-2005, 08:56 PM

I was checking out my shocks today. They are shot, and I got new ones. The right rear bottom is held on with what appears to be a 3/8ths bolt. So my question is, I have 2 front top studs-are they the same?
It's likely that the hole the stud goes through is all wobbled out, if it is should I weld the new stud in?

stllookn · 04-19-2005, 09:14 PM

It is a bolt that goes through there. If the hole is too big from the bolt being loose use a stiff flat washer on the bolt head side (towards the outside of the truck) and tighten it to spec. If it is really bad you can weld the washer to the shock mount plate. A heavy flat washer is about the same thickness as the metal in the shock mount plate.

Fred T · 04-19-2005, 09:57 PM

You need to either repair or replace the mount. It is a grade 8 bolt, and the hole is worn. I would weld and redrill the hole.

chickenwing · 04-20-2005, 08:59 AM

I spot-welded in the washer that came with the shocks. Workin good so far.

pritch · 04-20-2005, 05:32 PM

Thanks, guys. I guess I got my work cut out for me. I'll have to pull that shock off and study the mount and decide how bad it is. My welder is broke, so I think I'll do this at my friend's in case welding is required. I still don't know if the FRONT TOP bolt (which I have two of) would be the same as the missing BOTTOM REAR bolt.

04-19-2005, 08:56 PM	#1
pritch Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hoytsville, Utah Posts: 3,365	This can't be good-broken shock stud. I was checking out my shocks today. They are shot, and I got new ones. The right rear bottom is held on with what appears to be a 3/8ths bolt. So my question is, I have 2 front top studs-are they the same? It's likely that the hole the stud goes through is all wobbled out, if it is should I weld the new stud in? __________________ '68 Panel Project Boogie Chillin' '68 C-10 Ol' Green

04-19-2005, 09:14 PM	#2
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	It is a bolt that goes through there. If the hole is too big from the bolt being loose use a stiff flat washer on the bolt head side (towards the outside of the truck) and tighten it to spec. If it is really bad you can weld the washer to the shock mount plate. A heavy flat washer is about the same thickness as the metal in the shock mount plate. __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

04-19-2005, 09:57 PM	#3
Fred T Cantankerous Geezer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bel Aire, KS Posts: 6,264	You need to either repair or replace the mount. It is a grade 8 bolt, and the hole is worn. I would weld and redrill the hole. __________________ Fred There is no such thing as too much cam...just not enough engine.

04-20-2005, 08:59 AM	#4
chickenwing Lovin' Life in Miss.! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, Mississippi Posts: 1,937	I spot-welded in the washer that came with the shocks. Workin good so far. __________________ The truck... you hear that? No really, you did hear that?!!!

04-20-2005, 05:32 PM	#5
pritch Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hoytsville, Utah Posts: 3,365	Thanks, guys. I guess I got my work cut out for me. I'll have to pull that shock off and study the mount and decide how bad it is. My welder is broke, so I think I'll do this at my friend's in case welding is required. I still don't know if the FRONT TOP bolt (which I have two of) would be the same as the missing BOTTOM REAR bolt. __________________ '68 Panel Project Boogie Chillin' '68 C-10 Ol' Green



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