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Title: Rear Shock Absorber Bolts
Post by: PinkPintoRacer on February 06, 2006, 09:57:54 PM
Ok, here is my newest problem.  I was under the race car and noticed that the left rear shock was off.  Upon investigation, the square nuts that the top mount screw into, came off.  What would be the best way to put them back in so they stay there.......HELP THE FIRST RACE IS SATURDAY..........
Title: Re: Rear Shock Absorber Bolts
Post by: turbopinto72 on February 06, 2006, 10:00:07 PM
Replace with teflon nuts.
Title: Re: Rear Shock Absorber Bolts
Post by: PinkPintoRacer on February 07, 2006, 08:54:53 AM
Ok, how do the teflon nuts stay there. 
Title: Re: Rear Shock Absorber Bolts
Post by: billnall on February 07, 2006, 12:31:40 PM
That would be a nut with a teflon insert for self locking.
Title: Re: Rear Shock Absorber Bolts
Post by: 77turbopinto on February 07, 2006, 12:53:03 PM
Maybe drill thru the floor of the car and drop bolts down thru, tack weld them in (after you bolt in the plate).

Bill
Title: Re: Rear Shock Absorber Bolts
Post by: PinkPintoRacer on February 07, 2006, 01:30:10 PM
Drilling thru the floor board is my choice, so far.  I bought some carrage bolts that I am going to try with the locknuts....
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