How to fix rear shock mount and bolt?
Step 1 is to remove the shock. 2 12mm nuts in the wheel well and a 17mm bolt at the bottom of the shock. Next, remove the interior. No progress pics, but it is pretty simple. Need to remove at least this much. i started to do the white upper trim, but decided it wasn’t necessary. This is where the 10mm, 14mm, Pick and screw driver come in
Is the rear shock mount broken on a Mazda3?
Went over a bump yesterday and then heard some rattling, got home and turns out the rear shock mount broke and one of the bolts sheared off. I’ve ordered new mounts and figured this was a good time to replace the shocks and struts, plus some eibach springs.
How do you remove a shock from a mower?
Just need to keep the bolt fixed, unless you want to pull the interior any time you need to remove the shock. Step 1 is to remove the shock. 2 12mm nuts in the wheel well and a 17mm bolt at the bottom of the shock. Next, remove the interior. No progress pics, but it is pretty simple.
Do you need to replace both shocks at the same time?
Yes, you need to replace both shocks at the same time. One new shock can (and will) have an adverse effect on the handling and thus safety. A new shock has different damping characteristics as the old one and it can lead to weird steering behaviour, loss of grip on one wheel, etc.
Where can I get a new shock mount for my Chevy Silverado?
The replacement mounts were purchased from eBay. The 2×4 is used to recreate the proper shock angle. After the shock mount were installed the frame was sandblasted and coated with chassis saver. Loading…
What to use to replace rear shock mount?
The tools I used were relatively minimal: A hand drill, a 3D printed adapter, and a 15 dollar harbor freight titanium drill set. To replace the bolt, I found a 40mm long Grade 10.9 M8 x 1.25 mm bolt from Home Depot. Touching on the 3D printed adapter part, I wanted some way to center the drill bit.
Went over a bump yesterday and then heard some rattling, got home and turns out the rear shock mount broke and one of the bolts sheared off. I’ve ordered new mounts and figured this was a good time to replace the shocks and struts, plus some eibach springs.
Where is the shock absorber on a car?
Then, place a jack under the lower ball joint or control arm. Raise the jack upward slightly to relieve the tension of the suspension. The shock absorber will be connected to the top shock mount by a bolt, and by a nut at the bottom shock mount on the suspension knuckle.
The replacement mounts were purchased from eBay. The 2×4 is used to recreate the proper shock angle. After the shock mount were installed the frame was sandblasted and coated with chassis saver. Loading…
How do you fix a broken shock on a Mazda3?
Welder or, as is posted in the link from the original post, some have used epoxy instead. Just need to keep the bolt fixed, unless you want to pull the interior any time you need to remove the shock. Step 1 is to remove the shock. 2 12mm nuts in the wheel well and a 17mm bolt at the bottom of the shock.
Why is my car knocking from the rear suspension?
Mine was a new shock, not expensive but you are advised to replace in pairs depending on mileage. It was the top shock absorber mount bush on mine, had a slight bit of play but not enough to fail an MOT. Different car though. Mine’s doing the same, for the same reason.
How long does it take to replace a Dorman shock wheel?
Took them 12 hours to do it right removing the entire wheel well and replacing it with the Dorman product. Body shop said it is well constructed and fit our 05 Tribute perfectly. Highly recommend but not for the do it your selfer unless you know how to weld body panels.
Step 1 is to remove the shock. 2 12mm nuts in the wheel well and a 17mm bolt at the bottom of the shock. Next, remove the interior. No progress pics, but it is pretty simple. Need to remove at least this much. i started to do the white upper trim, but decided it wasn’t necessary. This is where the 10mm, 14mm, Pick and screw driver come in
What happens to a car with a broken shock absorber?
Failed or broken shock absorber: A car with one or more of its shock absorbers out of commission will bounce quite a bit and may roll, squat, or dive excessively. All of these actions can make the ride uncomfortable; more importantly, they render the vehicle harder to control, especially at high speed.
Welder or, as is posted in the link from the original post, some have used epoxy instead. Just need to keep the bolt fixed, unless you want to pull the interior any time you need to remove the shock. Step 1 is to remove the shock. 2 12mm nuts in the wheel well and a 17mm bolt at the bottom of the shock.
What happens if you have a broken strut in your car?
Broken strut: A strut is basically a shock absorber that also carries part of the vehicle’s weight. A broken strut therefore acts sort of like a combination of a broken shock and a collapsed spring, meaning that driving is uncomfortable, damaging to the rest of the car,…
How do you remove a shock from a V-Star 1100?
Once the lower dog bone bolt is free, work on the lower shock / relay arm bolt. Same technique to find the free point for the bolt (move the jack up and down). Take the top bolt out and remove the shock through the seat pan area. This is by far the easiest way to remove the shock.
How do you remove a shock from a suspension?
Use a socket set or a nut splitter to disengage the nut that connects the shock to the suspension, and remove it from the bolt. If there isn’t enough room to operate the splitter, you can apply penetrating solvent.
How big is the spring on a VStar 1100?
— The dog bones can stay on the bike for removing the shock. VStar 1100 Stock is 572 pounds spring. A Road Star Stock is 725 pounds and will fit directly onto the 1100 shock without modification. These can be found both new and used. There are new springs available in 2 different configurations: 1.)
What’s the best way to replace struts on a car?
Struts can be difficult to replace, so it’s best to let a professional handle that job. 2. Purchase new shock absorbers. If you’re unsure what type of shock absorbers you need, speak to someone at your local auto parts store or an auto mechanic to be sure you buy the right shock absorbers or piston for your vehicle.