4wd -- I should have said that originally. --Jud
On Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:09:14 -0400, "Jim Zito" <conv442@earthlink.net> wrote:
>
> Jud,
>
> Is this a 2wd? If so those bolts go into a clip nut, and you should be able
> to get a new clip nut for a couple bucks along with a bolt to go into
> it........
>
> If it's a 4wd, I got no clue..........
>
> Jim
> 2003 red CC Dak with full time 2wd
>
>
> I have a new set of Pro-comp ES-9000 shocks on my 2003 Dak, which were
> installed a few weeks ago and have about 800 miles on them. I had a
> garage install the front shocks (I did the rear) with new OEM bolts
> from the dealer. I left town today for a long roadtrip, and after a
> bad bump on the road got a loud noise in front. I immediately got it
> to a garage (lucky to find one open at 5:30pm) who confirmed what I
> could see, that the lower bolt on the front driver's side shock backed
> completely out and is gone. They started to put in a new one and
> discovered that the threads are completely stripped (I think a nasty
> letter to the garage who did the work at home is in order..., or could
> that have happened somehow from the 800 miles of driving since they
> did the install?). They got a bolt in loosely and said to keep an eye
> on it to see if it needs tightening until I can get it to a machine
> shop to re-drill the threads. That replacement bolt lasted five miles
> and now I'm in a hotel for the night as I try to decide whether to
> have the work done here (anybody know a shop in Stroudsburg PA?), or
> to go 100 miles where I have a rushed stop to make, or go 400 miles
> for a long stop where I'll have plenty of time to take care of
> this. So... is it safe to drive 100 or 400 miles (of east coast
> traffic, from NJ to Boston) with no lower bolt in the front right
> shock? Or am I advised to stay put until I can this properly fixed?
>
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