62 rear spring plate studs

[Eric Eade]

I am currently in process of cleaning and repairing the suspension parts and I have one stud that needs to be replaced on the rear shock mounting plate that is below the leaf spring. Currently I have two different length studs on the plates. One has an exposed length of 2 1/2" and the other is approx 3 3/8". After looking through many catalogs, it appears that only one size (I believe the shorter one) is available through most sources. Are they supposed to be the same length and I have an odd replacement? And if not, does anyone have a source for the longer stud? thanks, Eric#31337

PS; Mike E, yes, I finally stenciled the frame... 3 days ago!

[Mike E.]

Re: 62 rear spring plate studs

Alright, Eric!!!Good job!
I'm not at home to check, but I know that both should be the same length--just don't remember which length is correct.
Mike

[William R.]

Re: 62 rear spring plate studs

Eric: Just checked my '62 for you & the shock mount stud measures 2 5/8". Bill #35619

[Eric Eade]

Re: 62 rear spring plate studs

Thanks Bill, was that the same on both sides? If so, it would explain why the vendors only offer one size. Whoever put the long stud on mine did a good job of making it look like original welds. Eric #31337

[William R.]

Re: 62 rear spring plate studs

Forgot to address both sides. Yes, both sides are the same!
Bill

[Eric Eade]

Thanks for taking the time to check! *NM*