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Title: Top shock hole wallowed, go inboard?
Post by: 4inthefloor on March 24, 2019, 04:27:54 PM

I recently discovered the top shock bolt loose on my 84 3/4 ton suburban. I'll  attach a picture of it. There's no cracks, but I'm wondering. I've been thinking of moving my shocks in board, but looking for suggestions on the wallowed hole. Should I just clean it up/paint it and leave it alone or is there any repairs I should do to the hole, what's the likelihood of it developing a crack without the shock beating on it?

(http://i68.tinypic.com/2elcosl.jpg)

Title: Re: Top shock hole wallowed, go inboard?
Post by: cffisher on April 11, 2019, 05:36:59 PM

I think I would plug the hole then redrill it to fit. Plug it with same thickness material, and weld in.

Title: Re: Top shock hole wallowed, go inboard?
Post by: roundhouse on April 12, 2019, 06:47:47 AM

Could weld a thick washer on each side

Easier than plugging and drilling

Title: Re: Top shock hole wallowed, go inboard?
Post by: JohnnyPopper on April 12, 2019, 12:36:35 PM

Drill another hole to the right about 1" and get it back on the road!

Prime and paint the oblong hole.

There, fixed it.

Title: Re: Top shock hole wallowed, go inboard?
Post by: 4inthefloor on April 12, 2019, 06:29:14 PM

Good ideas, from all of you guys. I'm gonna weigh my options, not in a real hurry as it's just sitting around right now after an engine swap and finishing up the fuel system.  But I wanted to get some more eyes and opinions about it. Thanks

Title: Re: Top shock hole wallowed, go inboard?
Post by: VileZambonie on April 12, 2019, 06:40:35 PM

Quote from: roundhouse on April 12, 2019, 06:47:47 AM

Could weld a thick washer on each side

This

Title: Re: Top shock hole wallowed, go inboard?
Post by: blazer74 on April 15, 2019, 04:09:08 AM

Weld thick washers then get the shock bolt reinforcement brackets or make them. Do an internet search.

Title: Re: Top shock hole wallowed, go inboard?
Post by: Stewart G Griffin on April 15, 2019, 01:12:23 PM

What causes this?   i had the same problem on the rear control arms/trailing(?) arms of a GM FWD car.

Title: Re: Top shock hole wallowed, go inboard?
Post by: VileZambonie on April 15, 2019, 05:52:21 PM

Loose shock mount