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Broken shock attachment - lower control arm [message #303298]

Fri, 08 July 2016 17:03

Jim Schulte

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In preparation to replace shocks observed the lower attachment bolt (right front) had been broken from the right lower control arm then was tack welded (by PO) to the control arm and the weld had broken. Should the control arm be replaced or taken off and to a welding shop. Jim

1977 Birchaven 455 133,000 mi

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Re: [GMCnet] Broken shock attachment - lower control arm [message #303300 is a reply to message #303298]

Fri, 08 July 2016 17:08

jimk

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That part should be replaced by cutting the rivet and a good used one be
bolted on.

On Fri, Jul 8, 2016 at 3:03 PM, James Schulte
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> In preparation to replace shocks observed the lower attachment bolt (right
> front) had been broken from the right lower control arm then was tack
> welded (by PO) to the control arm and the weld had broken. Should the
> control arm be replaced or taken off and to a welding shop. Jim
>
> 1977 Birchaven 455 133,000 mi
>
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Re: [GMCnet] Broken shock attachment - lower control arm [message #303301 is a reply to message #303300]

Fri, 08 July 2016 18:40

Ken Burton

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It depends on where it is broken. Mine was broken about 10 years ago and I welded it back on. There is no need to remove it for welding. Just remove the shock and drive it to a welder.

You might need to remove the front tire to make room for the welder to work. I do not remember if I removed the tire or not. I do remember that it was a simple couple of minutes job to weld it back in place.

Ken Burton - N9KB
76 Palm Beach
Hebron, Indiana

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