Author Topic: Busted shock mount (Read 3688 times)

BLACKDOG · « **on:** Oct 11, 2004, 06:56:28 PM »

I found out today that I have a busted rear shock mount
Obviously I need to get it fixed, but can I jusyt get it rewelded, or I need to do somethign else?? Also, is it safe to drive on??

BLACKDOG · « **Reply #1 on:** Oct 11, 2004, 06:59:07 PM »

Fireimp141 · « **Reply #2 on:** Oct 11, 2004, 07:01:41 PM »

Just weld a plate across the hole and get a new shock mount to weld on

BLACKDOG · « **Reply #3 on:** Oct 11, 2004, 07:06:00 PM »

thanks. Anyway I could just get the existing piece welded back into the hole??

Fireimp141 · « **Reply #4 on:** Oct 11, 2004, 07:17:18 PM »

Um you might be able to, but it will just break again... shock mounts arent that expensive $:-\$ \

Mike D · « **Reply #5 on:** Oct 11, 2004, 07:22:45 PM »

Well it is most likly not hardened steel and if it isn't then you can weld it and it will be just fine but if it is hardened then it will bridle the steel and it will break. If you have a bender just go buy some 2" tubing and and weld it to the frame.like this

Fireimp141 · « **Reply #6 on:** Oct 11, 2004, 07:50:05 PM »

Did u get that done yet mikey?

BLACKDOG · « **Reply #7 on:** Oct 11, 2004, 09:26:35 PM »

thanks guys $Beer Chug\'n$ is it safe to dirve??

Mike D · « **Reply #8 on:** Oct 11, 2004, 09:28:18 PM »

It really don't matter just might sit a little lopsided and ride diff but it won't hurt nothing

Fireimp141 · « **Reply #9 on:** Oct 12, 2004, 06:01:06 AM »

Shocks wont make it unsafe to drive, just a little unappeasing

BigMike · « **Reply #10 on:** Oct 12, 2004, 10:31:56 AM »

hey blackdog, you've really gotta stop launching your rig over those rail road tracks near your house

Fireimp141 · « **Reply #11 on:** Oct 12, 2004, 01:44:01 PM »

hahaha~ i do the same thing $Beer Chug\'n$

BLACKDOG · « **Reply #12 on:** Oct 12, 2004, 03:52:02 PM »

How'd you guess?? No actually its those damn speed bumps in the Ralph's parking lot

88runner · « **Reply #13 on:** Oct 12, 2004, 04:01:16 PM »

you should start to do some mall crawling.

Mike D · « **Reply #14 on:** Oct 12, 2004, 04:19:32 PM »

I jumped some rail road tracks near my house at 55 and hit my head on the steering wheel

BLACKDOG · « **Reply #15 on:** Oct 12, 2004, 06:14:29 PM »

mallcrawling ?? I don't think so what kind of $That\'s Gay$ do you think I am??
I'm more of an outlet store crawler

There are more mazdas to run over

Fireimp141 · « **Reply #16 on:** Oct 12, 2004, 07:05:49 PM »

You mean more speedbumps

and i hit these tracks at 65 and got air, with oncoming traffic

BLACKDOG · « **Reply #17 on:** Oct 22, 2004, 02:26:51 PM »

Hey, until I get the means to get that fixed, can I just drill a hole and run a grade 8 bolt through there?? would that be strong enough?? I've been driving around on my springss and the ride isnt too bad but I feel like I am on a damn boat.( didnt know toyota made those

) I dont know how well it would work.

BigMike · « **Reply #18 on:** Oct 22, 2004, 04:42:08 PM »

Dude just weld the puppy back on with low heat to build it up, and then take some high heat on both sides of the first welds.

BLACKDOG · « **Reply #19 on:** Oct 22, 2004, 04:49:59 PM »

I dont know how to weld, nor do I have the tools to do so. Im trying to figure out what I can do until I have access to the tools, and until I figure out how

Fireimp141 · « **Reply #20 on:** Oct 24, 2004, 09:42:29 PM »

Ya if u want, just stick 2 grade 8+ bolts in there and itll hold ya till u get it welded

BLACKDOG · « **Reply #21 on:** Oct 24, 2004, 11:59:11 PM »

that is what I figured. That is how ive fixed a lot of stuff, just wanted a second opinion

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