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Broke rear upper shock bolt

71K views 40 replies 21 participants last post by  Seafire327 
#1 ·
Ok, I went to put on new shocks last night. Started in the back. Broke the upper shock bolt! What do I do now? How do I get it out?
 
#36 ·
had this happen a few times, as its just too common with the stock bolts and the rust belt.

used a dremel and lived in fear for 30 min the first time....something about throwing sparks at a nylon gas tank

second time and every time since, lifted the body some by loosening the body mount bolts, lifting it a few inches, then air hammer with a punch from underneath and chisel from the side. less than 2 min per broken bolt. replace with the largest hardware that will fit the shocks
 
#40 ·
I put the bolt and nut on the top, that way it helps keep it out of the elements. I didn't use Loctite. I used locking washers and coated everything in ant seize.
 
#41 ·
Mine were in horrible shape too. So I gently removed the body mount bolts after PB blasting them (still managed to snap one)… Then jacked the body tub off the frame about 4-5 inches, and chiseled the welded nut off. Not pleasant work, but I was by myself and it was a lot easier than working upside down with a torch, Dremel, etc.
 
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