Rear shock mount rust ?

[Dan-K]

There seems to be a large area between my rear shock mount and the trailing arm that has some pretty serious rust going on . What do I need to do to fix this ? Do I need new rear shock mounts or can this be dealt with otherwise ?

[dmjlambert]

I don't have suggestions but subscribed to see what comes of this. My shock is attached on the outside of the shock mount, not inside like yours. I'm curious about that, too.

[57taskforce]

It’s hard to say how bad it really is until you take it apart and clean it all up, that will determine what needs to be done to fix it. A lot of times rust can expand like that but the real damage not be too bad on thicker steel. My suggestions is to take it apart and get a flap disk on the areas in question to cut thru the rust and see what it looks like from there.

[1970cstblazer]

[HO455]

As previously stated by 57taskforce only disassembling it will tell the truth.

I will add that in my experience you will need new U-bolts to reassemble it. The hassle of fighting to remove the nuts on those and the likelihood of them being compromised by the corrosion isn't worth the work. I would just cut them with a cut off disk and be done.

Just my opinion and along with a ten spot they'll get you a steaming hot cup of Joe just about anywhere.

[Sheepdip]

Here's one option:
https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=850227