Re: Broken Shock Bolt Update

From: david zavetsky (zavetsky@usaor.net)
Date: Fri Mar 03 2000 - 20:44:37 EST


I tuned in late...but just thought I'd mention that I had the same problem
and fixed it the same way on my 92 4x4.....

At 07:32 PM 3/3/00 -0600, you wrote:
>Well after 3 hours of drilling, torching and cutting we extracted the bolt
>out of the lower control arm!!! I am so glad I just saved $315, plug labor!!
>I went to the hardware store on my way home and got a Grade 8 bolt and
>hardware and remount my shock, total cost of $1.04.We had to 'ream' the hole
>out so the 'self-tapping' threads which were in the hole on the control arm
>are not good anymore. So we just decided to drill it out and use a bolt, 2
>washers, and a lock nut and everything will be good. Thanks to all who
>helped out with suggestions. Now onto to the CV Boot fix.......
>Kyle
>93 Dakota 4x4 V6

1992 Dodge Dakota V8 3.90's
1987 Honda Shadow VT1100C



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