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Sep 11, 2013 | 03:44 PM

CLINT-THE-GREAT

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Broken Shock Bolts.....

So I have figured out what the clunking noise is, and it wasn't the sway bar bushings like everyone thought. It was the drivers side rear shock. It sheared the bolts off. See pics.

So now my question is. Does anyone know the part number for the bolts and the speed clips (is that what you call them?) Or does Autozone carry them? I've tried searching for "shock hardware" "shock parts" and other such search strings and can't find anything.

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-The Great

Sep 11, 2013 | 03:47 PM

ycis

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not sure if they are the same, but my truck had a variety of "spare" clips like that on the unused holes of the running board mounts.

although if that is what your shock mount looks like, i can only imagine its much worse closer to the ground!

Sep 11, 2013 | 05:34 PM

jspence105

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I took a bolt from the other shock to the dealer and they were able to find a cage nut and bolt in the back to replace it.

Sep 11, 2013 | 05:36 PM

wildstang

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Looks like a Vermont rig with that rust.

Sep 11, 2013 | 05:46 PM

Kdr358

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Pull off an intact clip, take it to a body shop they can match it up. I went through that with mine a few weeks ago. I may have a few I can mail you if your interested.

Sep 11, 2013 | 06:02 PM

CLINT-THE-GREAT

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Pull off an intact clip, take it to a body shop they can match it up. I went through that with mine a few weeks ago. I may have a few I can mail you if your interested.

I can't reach said clips. THe second pic is from another FTE members truck, I just used it to illustrate what I needed

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Sep 11, 2013 | 07:25 PM

Tom

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Any Ford dealer in your area will be able to look them up and sell you the bolts and clips. Most hardware I've bought in the past is less than $2 per bolt.

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Sep 12, 2013 | 06:08 AM

wildstang

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That is weird. Shouldn't be that difficult

Sep 12, 2013 | 06:48 AM

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jspence105

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Apparently except for the dealer I went to... they didn't even offer to fix it, just handed me a bill...

-The Great

So do you have the replacement hardware now?

Sep 12, 2013 | 06:48 AM

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Pull off an intact clip, take it to a body shop they can match it up. I went through that with mine a few weeks ago. I may have a few I can mail you if your interested.

I found those clips in the "help" section at O'Reily's.

Sep 12, 2013 | 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by CLINT-THE-GREAT

So I have figured out what the clunking noise is, and it wasn't the sway bar bushings like everyone thought. It was the drivers side rear shock. It sheared the bolts off....

Oh, good to know. I also have a clunking i can't place. I was told it was likely the sway bar bushings but mine look good too. I'll check the shock bolts...

Sep 12, 2013 | 01:58 PM

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CLINT-THE-GREAT

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So do you have the replacement hardware now?

Not yet, but talked to a guy at NAPA today who I think may have the right bolts and clips. I will probably be by NAPA tomorrow to know for sure. The Ford dealer here was SUper UNHELPFUL

-THe Great

Sep 12, 2013 | 02:16 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by CLINT-THE-GREAT

Not yet, but talked to a guy at NAPA today who I think may have the right bolts and clips. I will probably be by NAPA tomorrow to know for sure. The Ford dealer here was SUper UNHELPFUL

-THe Great

That really sucks, my dealer was amazing. The guy at parts went into the back and came out with 2 bolts and cage nuts. Total cost $0.00.

Sep 12, 2013 | 04:19 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by CLINT-THE-GREAT

Not yet, but talked to a guy at NAPA today who I think may have the right bolts and clips. I will probably be by NAPA tomorrow to know for sure. The Ford dealer here was SUper UNHELPFUL

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That really sucks, my dealer was amazing. The guy at parts went into the back and came out with 2 bolts and cage nuts. Total cost $0.00.

Clint had that affect on people