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Clem Clement · 07-04-2016, 06:42 PM

The right rear shock arm continues to be loose even tho I have tightened the securing bolt. I'm thinking that I can loosen the bolt and slip a rod bearings him in the gap and snug things up without having to remove the wheel and then the shock assembly.

Mitch//pa · 07-04-2016, 06:48 PM

I have seen a piece of a soda can used as a shim,,, imagination

figment · 07-04-2016, 07:38 PM

If you don't have another shock arm. I have seen where a die grinder was used to remove a little material at the slot. You have to remove the bolt first.

Clem Clement · 07-04-2016, 10:17 PM

I shimmed 3 of the 4 sides of the shock's stud using thin shims for the rod bearings. It is tight now

mot · 07-05-2016, 01:01 AM

some of the earlier shocks have a smaller shaft

Clem Clement · 07-06-2016, 08:47 PM

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Thanks. I'll watch my work and see if the shims remain in place

Bob Bidonde · 07-08-2016, 07:17 AM

The steering drag link, the shock arms and rear brake arms are all of the same design, and all need occasional tightening.

Mitch//pa · 07-08-2016, 08:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob Bidonde

The steering drag link, the shock arms and rear brake arms are all of the same design, and all need occasional tightening.

The pitman arm...

Clem Clement · 07-09-2016, 09:24 PM

Two short trips and the shims are still in place.

07-04-2016, 06:42 PM	#1
Clem Clement Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 3,393	Loose shock arm The right rear shock arm continues to be loose even tho I have tightened the securing bolt. I'm thinking that I can loosen the bolt and slip a rod bearings him in the gap and snug things up without having to remove the wheel and then the shock assembly.

07-04-2016, 06:48 PM	#2
Mitch//pa BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bucks County, PA Posts: 11,454	Re: Loose shock arm I have seen a piece of a soda can used as a shim,,, imagination

07-04-2016, 07:38 PM	#3
figment Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 332	Re: Loose shock arm If you don't have another shock arm. I have seen where a die grinder was used to remove a little material at the slot. You have to remove the bolt first.

07-04-2016, 10:17 PM	#4
Clem Clement Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 3,393	Re: Loose shock arm I shimmed 3 of the 4 sides of the shock's stud using thin shims for the rod bearings. It is tight now

07-05-2016, 01:01 AM	#5
mot Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sacramento Ca Posts: 1,179	Re: Loose shock arm some of the earlier shocks have a smaller shaft

07-06-2016, 08:47 PM	#6
Clem Clement Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 3,393	Re: Loose shock arm Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thanks. I'll watch my work and see if the shims remain in place

07-08-2016, 07:17 AM	#7
Bob Bidonde Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 3,464	Re: Loose shock arm The steering drag link, the shock arms and rear brake arms are all of the same design, and all need occasional tightening. __________________ Bob Bidonde

07-09-2016, 09:24 PM	#9
Clem Clement Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 3,393	Re: Loose shock arm Two short trips and the shims are still in place.