Front shock mount problem. I know this has been discussed. . . - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

BIG10 · 05-03-2009, 12:43 AM

but I searched the forum and I'm still not sure what I need to do. My passenger side shock bolt is moving around in the frame. I've read that it can be welded, but I'm not a welder. Is this something most shops can handle or do I need to take it to an actual welder? If so, any recommendations in the Tulsa area? I also read about a mounting plate that could be used. Does anyone have experience with this plate? Any other possible fixes? Thanks for your input.

Tx Firefighter · 05-03-2009, 06:14 AM

A majority of the time the upper mount just gets loose and you can simply tighten it back down snug.

But, if the mount has been run loose so long that it has wallowed out the hole in the frame, you will need to weld it. It's not a big deal at all. Any local muffler shop should be happy to run a MIG bead on it to keep it from moving again.

BIG10 · 05-03-2009, 03:27 PM

Thanks Tx. I hadn't even thought about taking it to a muffler shop. I'll give it a shot. I appreciate your input.

05-03-2009, 12:43 AM	#1
BIG10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Jenks, OK Posts: 314	Front shock mount problem. I know this has been discussed. . . but I searched the forum and I'm still not sure what I need to do. My passenger side shock bolt is moving around in the frame. I've read that it can be welded, but I'm not a welder. Is this something most shops can handle or do I need to take it to an actual welder? If so, any recommendations in the Tulsa area? I also read about a mounting plate that could be used. Does anyone have experience with this plate? Any other possible fixes? Thanks for your input. __________________ Jay 1978 Big 10 Silverado, 355 + 700R4 + 3.42 + factory tach + A/C + dual tanks + working cruise control = awesome highway cruiser.

05-03-2009, 06:14 AM	#2
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Front shock mount problem. I know this has been discussed. . . A majority of the time the upper mount just gets loose and you can simply tighten it back down snug. But, if the mount has been run loose so long that it has wallowed out the hole in the frame, you will need to weld it. It's not a big deal at all. Any local muffler shop should be happy to run a MIG bead on it to keep it from moving again. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

05-03-2009, 03:27 PM	#3
BIG10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Jenks, OK Posts: 314	Re: Front shock mount problem. I know this has been discussed. . . Thanks Tx. I hadn't even thought about taking it to a muffler shop. I'll give it a shot. I appreciate your input. __________________ Jay 1978 Big 10 Silverado, 355 + 700R4 + 3.42 + factory tach + A/C + dual tanks + working cruise control = awesome highway cruiser.



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