front shock absorber mounting

[maxwedge5281]

in the process off mounting the putze tube shock conversion kit, i found that the shock mounting bolts on the driver side had been changed. instead of 3/8 by 24 the bolts were 3/8 by16. so the bolts supplied in the kit would not fit that side. a visit to the local fastenal store for proper length grade 8 bolts and i was back in business. after examining the shock tower it was evident that the original metal had been cut out and a new piece of metal and 3/8 nuts had been welded in. and it had been done very well. i sealed the bolts and nuts with blue loctite. i know that the coarse threads do not have as many threads but in a street driven car should i expect any problems with the strength of the lesser threads??? also my car has a sbc engine and is lighter in the front as well.any comments appreciated!

 

[Bob_Spidell]

I doubt you'll have a problem, but you're always going to worry about it. Hopefully, whoever 'repaired' the mount used grade 8 nuts, that might make the difference.

 

[vette]

I have about 15 years with the same repair and nothing has loosened up. I don't even check the torgue on my bolts because I don't want to break the locktight loose. But I do inspect my frame suspension components regularly at least a couple times a summer because I have a lift. Nothing has ever come loose. If it does come loose you'll know it before the whole mess drops out, you'll have plenty of time to fix it.

 

[maxwedge5281]

thanks guys. i think all will be well. i dont drive the car hard but we do have some rough roads in the area.