Rear shock top mount
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Rear shock top mount
Been noticing a clunk coming from the rear of the Ex so I took a peek today and this is what I found. Bolts for the rear shock top mount broke and the bar pin is bent a little and its cracked at the end. Looks like it's made of stamped steel.
I searched this forum and googled it but I can't find the part number for this bar pin. So I called the Ford dealer and its not something they sell -- only the nuts and bolts. I also called all the local parts store and none of them carry it. Even called 4 Wheel parts and I was told they dont have it.
Has anybody sourced an aftermarket replacement bar pin that its more durable than the stock ones? Where and whats the part# ?
Here's what's left of the nuts nd bolt.
I searched this forum and googled it but I can't find the part number for this bar pin. So I called the Ford dealer and its not something they sell -- only the nuts and bolts. I also called all the local parts store and none of them carry it. Even called 4 Wheel parts and I was told they dont have it.
Has anybody sourced an aftermarket replacement bar pin that its more durable than the stock ones? Where and whats the part# ?
Here's what's left of the nuts nd bolt.
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I recalled when I bought a Monroe rear shock, that bar is already on the new shock. I reused the old bolts. Are you able to use any bolt and clip/nut that fits?
Try looking at a new pair of shock absorbers for the Ex and you'll sde what I mean.
Try looking at a new pair of shock absorbers for the Ex and you'll sde what I mean.
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The cross bar is part of the shock. When I was given my new springs they also came with the original factory Rancho shocks from the F-250 donor truck, I used them for a year but had to make cross bars for the rears as the SD trucks mount like our fronts with bolts. I used some 5/8" steel tubing, fit snugly in the top bushing then flattened out each end in the bench vice and drilled the needed holes. After the year on my truck they looked just fine when they came off for the new shock installation.
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Thats the problem, I don't to buy new shocks. They are still working great.
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I might give that a shot if I cant find these bar pins. Thanks.
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Not sure of the wall thickness off the top of my head, it's structural steel tubing that I use to fab the bumpers and rub rails on my son's QuarterMidget racecars. pretty tough stuff, I'll check the thickness tonight when I get home.
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Have you tired stopping by a shop and seeing if they have any laying around from replacement shocks? I used to save a bunch of that stuff when I could so i could use it later or help someone. Just a thought.
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I'm interested. I will PM you. Thank you.