adamm
Well-Known Member
The original hardware I have is toast on my '74 Dart Sport, so I'm replacing the rear upper shock studs. I've looked around for the replacement parts and I am wondering if there is any concern to just buying a grade 8 bolt with 3 washers and a nut per side to secure the shock to the shock mount? I would sandwich the shock between the washers (a buffer for the bushing) and then have a washer on the trunk side where it fastens down. Is there any worry to this setup? I know the washers wouldn't have the correct curve like the replacement kits have, but it will save me a good bit of cash.
If it is OK to proceed with this idea . A bolt size of 5/8" fits but has some wiggle room between it and the bushing, while a 3/4" takes a bit of force (aka hammer taps) to push through. My thoughts would be to use the 3/4" since there is no play between the bolt and the shock bushing. Right/wrong?
I have searched the forumns quite a bit but haven't found anything. Any help the experts out there could offer I would appreciate. This is my first project and while I'm looking to do it right, I also have a budget like everyone else and have no intentions of maintaining an "original" product, so aftermarket ideas are right up my alley.
Thanks in advance for all the help!
If it is OK to proceed with this idea . A bolt size of 5/8" fits but has some wiggle room between it and the bushing, while a 3/4" takes a bit of force (aka hammer taps) to push through. My thoughts would be to use the 3/4" since there is no play between the bolt and the shock bushing. Right/wrong?
I have searched the forumns quite a bit but haven't found anything. Any help the experts out there could offer I would appreciate. This is my first project and while I'm looking to do it right, I also have a budget like everyone else and have no intentions of maintaining an "original" product, so aftermarket ideas are right up my alley.
Thanks in advance for all the help!
