I am in the process of replacing my stock shocks with a new set, to be on the "safe" side I was wondering what size bolts are in the shock and how can I get replacement bolts w/o going thru a dealer and getting raped on cost. Also was wondering about the rubber bushings, should these be replaced as well?

Jeremiah Meyer

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• Posted on Nov 16, 2008

SOURCE: driving over small bumps gets loud bang from rear end

My honest opinion here is that if you took your car to someone to fix the problem and they didnt, you should really get all sorts of pissed off at the person whom told you it was fixed. They will try and get you to pay, but stand your ground and be firm. If nothing else they should give you a good discount aon their solution to the problem and let them know if it doesnt fix the problem then you will not be paying anything. I hope this gives you some guidance and best of luck to you.

Sincerely,

JC

SOURCE: I need the rear shock torque specs for a 2007 sport trac

Torque Specifications Description Nm lb-ft lb-in Brake caliper bolt 32 24 — Brake disc shield bolt 8 — 71 Fuel tank filler pipe bracket bolt 15 11 — Fuel tank filler pipe hose clamps 3 — 27 Halfshaft nut and washer 275 203 — Lower arm inboard bolt 250 185 — Lower arm outboard bolt 275 203 — Parking brake cable bracket bolt 10 — 89 Shock absorber lower bolt 275 203 — Shock absorber rod nut 65 48 — Shock absorber upper mount nut 30 22 — Stabilizer bar bracket nut 48 35 — Stabilizer bar link nut and grommet 30 22 — Toe link cam adjuster nut 275 203 — Toe link outboard bolt 325 240 — Trailing arm bolt 300 222 — Upper arm outboard bolt 225 166 — Upper arm inboard nut 250 185 — Wheel speed sensor bolt 8 — 71 Wheel knuckle bolt 275 203 —

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With the information given this is not a sure solution. Questions that need to be asked is when does this happen, turning at slow speedm high speed, when hitting a pot hole etc? Since you have replaced a lot of things already, assuming you have NEW good quality parts so you did not replace bad parts with new bad parts i would definitelu check the pitman arm. This runs from the stering gear to the tierod. It can give you some good clunks while steering, especially at low speed when there is a lot of resistance. Check it by having someone turning the steering wheel when watchin/feeling it.

SOURCE: on a 2006 chevy silverado i install new shocks. do

1. Install the upper insulator to the shock absorber.
2. Install the nut to the tennon end. Do not tighten the nut.
3. Remove the safety stands.
4. Lower the vehicle.
5. Hold the tennon end with a wrench while torquing the nut.
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).