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When I disassembled the rear stabilizer bar, the bolts/studs that attach the rubber bushing retainer to the shock plate broke. My question is, are they bolts, or are they studs, and a part of the shock plate? CC doesn't stock bolts for this, so I suspect they are studs. If so, how do I fix it?
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Re: 61 rear stabilizer bar mounting
Mike: These were studs. Simple fix is drill out the old stud,retap the hole and get the right size bolt and cut the head off. Then thread in the new hole leaving the new stud below the shock plate acouple of threads and mig weld it in place from the top side where it won't turn. Repaint the shock plate and it's like new. Hope this helps.
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Re: 61 rear stabilizer bar mounting
Mike ...
There are two studs on the shock absorber/spring plate. I drilled one out and had it spot welded to make sure it stayed in place. Grinding the surface afterwards to make sure the surface is flat for the spring mounting. If you counter-sink and use a flat head socket cap (allen) screw, I'm not even sure you need to spot weld.Comment
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Re: 61 rear stabilizer bar mounting
Thanks Jerry and Dennis. That's what I was afraid of. Looks like a pretty big job. If I support the car from the rear crossmember, and let the axle hang, I should be able to take off the shock plate, right?Comment
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Re: 61 rear stabilizer bar mounting
Mike: I would support the car from the larger main frame in front of the rear wheel,not the rear cross member. I would then put my jack under the axle just inside the shock mount to relieve some of the pressure on the spring. Now you can remove the shock and shock mount from the spring. Spring will stay in place and you can do the repairs and reverse the procedure.Sometimes old ( U Bolts ) on the spring might need alittle heat to break them loose. Just make sure repairs are ground flat on top of the mount so it will lay flat on the spring. Good Luck
Jerry #3179Comment
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Re: 61 rear stabilizer bar mounting
Great advice. Thanks.Comment
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