Rear Shock Bolt??
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Mountain Pass
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Rear Shock Bolt??
One of the upper mounting bolts for my rear shocks is missing and the shock is now loose. I've heard of replacing these with larger grade 8 bolts, but does anyone know what size I need? Hopefully the threaded clip is still up there, otherwise I assume that is only available from the dealer.
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One of the upper mounting bolts for my rear shocks is missing and the shock is now loose. I've heard of replacing these with larger grade 8 bolts, but does anyone know what size I need? Hopefully the threaded clip is still up there, otherwise I assume that is only available from the dealer.
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Mountain Pass
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I've heard that a larger bolt should be used, but thanks for the help. I'd also like to stop and purchase one tonight and the truck is at home.
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Here is some information about those rear shock and how they bolt up with pictures. It also has the part number in there in case you want to order them or call the dealer to find out what size they need to be.
2000 Excursion suspension upgrade - Page 10 - PowerStrokeNation : Ford Powerstroke Diesel Forum
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2000 Excursion suspension upgrade - Page 10 - PowerStrokeNation : Ford Powerstroke Diesel Forum
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Mountain Pass
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From: Bucks County, PA
Here is some information about those rear shock and how they bolt up with pictures. It also has the part number in there in case you want to order them or call the dealer to find out what size they need to be.
2000 Excursion suspension upgrade - Page 10 - PowerStrokeNation : Ford Powerstroke Diesel Forum
Tim M
2000 Excursion suspension upgrade - Page 10 - PowerStrokeNation : Ford Powerstroke Diesel Forum
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Having changed my shocks..I was SHOCKED (sorry for bad pun) at how small the rear upper hardware is and how FLIMSY the mounting in general is on the upper rear shock...basically sheet metal screws through a cheap THIN metal slip clip...
Given that the cheap THIN metal slip clip is that the bolt goes through...I'm not sure a grade 8 bolt makes sense since the weakest link here is the clip...over torquing the bolt will only bend that thin little screw clip...
Good luck,
Joe.
Given that the cheap THIN metal slip clip is that the bolt goes through...I'm not sure a grade 8 bolt makes sense since the weakest link here is the clip...over torquing the bolt will only bend that thin little screw clip...
Good luck,
Joe.
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