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Jan 8, 2022 | 07:23 PM

Rustypanel

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Lower Rear Shock Mount

Good Evening All, I ran into a problem when I was installing new shocks on my 1958 F100. A bit of history: the truck had 4 extra spring leaves on the rear. Also, the shop that rebuilt my third member mentioned it had heavy duty parts inside. The lower shock mounts have a 5/8" studs and the new shocks have 1/2" mounting holes. Has anyone found rear shocks with the 5/8" mounting hole? I'm afraid if I switch to 1/2" studs there will be too much slop in the lower mounts. TIA

Jan 8, 2022 | 08:10 PM

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Bushing?

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Jan 9, 2022 | 12:21 AM

Rustypanel

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Thanks, I looked at the post but didn't check to see if there is a bushing on it. That's the first thing I'll check tomorrow.

Jan 9, 2022 | 12:31 PM

Rustypanel

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Ok, just grabbed the lower mount with vise grips, no help unless the bushing was sweated on.

Jan 9, 2022 | 02:43 PM

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My ‘60 F250 has 5/8” shaft mount on the axle tube and hole for rod style on the frame mount. It is also a longer shock due to the extra ride height of 4wd. Is that the kind you need?

Jan 10, 2022 | 01:00 AM

Rustypanel

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Yes, that is the size of the post. I found a Monroe Gas Magnum shock, #34954, that has a 5/8" ID bushing. Thanks for the photos.

Jan 10, 2022 | 09:11 AM

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Does the bushing on the shock have a sleeve? If so remove the metal sleeve and run it without

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Jan 10, 2022 | 02:36 PM

Rustypanel

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My ‘60 F250 has 5/8” shaft mount on the axle tube and hole for rod style on the frame mount. It is also a longer shock due to the extra ride height of 4wd. Is that the kind you need?

No sir, I am looking for lower shock mounts with a 1/2 inch stud. My other choices are have someone turn the studs to 1/2" or buy another pair of shocks. Thanks replying to my post.

Jan 10, 2022 | 04:18 PM

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I am sorry I wasn’t clear. On the shocks typically have a sleeve to work with multiple shock mounts

Jan 11, 2022 | 04:16 PM

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PROBLEM SOLVED ! ! ! When I bought the shocks a couple of years ago the counterman sold me the WRONG shocks! ! ! Its too late to return them so I have the correct ones coming in tomorrow. Thanks friends.