The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network







Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Go Back   The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network > 47 - Current classic GM Trucks > The 1967 - 1972 Chevrolet & GMC Pickups Message Board > 67-72 Chevrolet & GMC Pickups Projects and Builds

Web 67-72chevytrucks.com


 
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Prev Previous Post   Next Post Next
Old 12-19-2017, 09:33 AM   #1
71C10Guy
Registered User
 
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: Dripping Springs
Posts: 39
Angry Shocks keep stripping?

I've had two pairs of shocks on my 71 c10 and both pairs strip out. More specifically the bolt that holds the bottoms of the shock first gets deformed on the threads, then bends, and eventually breaks through. I have put probably 10 bolts in each rear shock and they always end up breaking. This last time I was driving from Houston to Austin and both shocks came off the rear and started dragging and throwing sparks.

This only happens on the rear and it is always the bottom bolt that strips. Any clue as to why? Could the swing arm be bent or shifted where it is pinching the shock or shifting sideways while the suspension travels?
Thanks,
Mark.
71C10Guy is offline   Reply With Quote
 

Bookmarks

Tags
1971, shocks, suspension


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 10:32 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Copyright 1997-2022 67-72chevytrucks.com