I can't sayt that I have ever had a problem loosing bolts out of my 4x ('95
CC) and I use fairly cheap shocks from the local parts stores.. Napa,
CarQuest etc...
Bill Day
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YIM dakota4x4mopar AIM BadManD73
'95 Flame Red CC 4X4 3.9 Magnum AT
----- Original Message -----
From: "DAKSY" <rsmith13@nycap.rr.com>
To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
Sent: Friday, April 11, 2003 9:08 PM
Subject: DML: Front End Clunk! (4X!)
>
> Okay, DML, Talk to me!
> Who has the best price on Tockiko (sp?) shocks? I am throwing in the towel
> on the ProComp ES9000s.
> Lost ANOTHER (4TH!) lower shock bolt on the driver's side. This one was
> repaired with an M12X1.75
> Helicoil kit & installed to the correct torque (80 lbs/ft) & Loctite
> ThreadLock 245 & the $@&%$*%^
> thing STILL disappeared! Noticed the (now) familiar "clunk" on the way to
> work & schecked it out when I stopped for my paper. Helicoil has backed
> almost all the way out, as well. WTF do I do now? I've got another OEM
bolt.
> I've got more threadlock. I can crank up the clicker on the torque wrench.
I
> can go back to square one & repeat the helicoil procedure to ensue the
> threads are clean. I DO NOT have a thread NO/GO gage to confirm the tap is
> giving me the correct thread PD, but the insertion tool felt right at
> install & the bolt threaded in nicely, so I assume it's close to spec.
> The freekin bolts are almost $6 at the dealer. I'd hate to waste another
> one., but I can't have the shock "floppin" around.
> Ron Wong swore by his Tockikos & said they were costly, but I'm running
out
> of ideas. The ride hasn't been really
> great on the ProComps lately either.
> So, should I spring for the Tockicos or what?
> WTF do I do????
> HELP!
>
> Bob Smith (DAKSY2K on AIM)
> Averill Park, NY
> 2K DAK SY CC Sport + V6 4X4 5 Speed
>
> WebPage URL: http://home.nycap.rr.com/daksy/
>
>
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