Shocks 1992 Front and Rear

[LandLocked93]

Yeah, unless you're moving to external reservoir type shocks (adjustable jounce/rebound), I don't think you'll see much of a diff between shock performance. Where airing down will greatly reduce shockloading (rough ride behavior) far more than any shock/spring combo. But you also lose ground clearance, so there is a trade off.

 

[ppc]

Okay. Reading some advice from other threads about spraying down the nuts and bolts. My rear looks rusted/welded on. I ordered new bolts. After they bust/shear off. Any recommendations on getting the rest out? I have some punches but wonder if that rust/weld will break free? Rear lower shock bolts. Same on both sides.

What your photo is showing on the left side is the permanent shock mount that is welded in. In the center of the photo you see that the mount increases in diameter all the way to the right side of the photo. The rubber bushings of the shock slip over that mount. What is not shown on the photo to the right is the bolt head and washer that secures the shock. The shock mount has internal threads on the far right. The penetrating oil needs to be applied between the bolt head/washer and rubber bushing. The rear shock has no nut on the bottom just the bolt.

 

[Hankg550]

Ok. Thank you. I got some bolts on the way.

 

[Hankg550]

Also anything that can be done to relieve any pressure or weight on that lower shock bolt?

 

[OGBeno]

Also anything that can be done to relieve any pressure or weight on that lower shock bolt?

MAP torch.

 

[ppc]

No weight on that bolt but the bolt can seize and snap so do as @Onur suggests and heat it with a MAP torch and quench with penetrating oil each time.

 

[Hankg550]

Some new goods.