Loose shock arm

[Clem Clement]

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]

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

 

[figment]

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]

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

 

[mot]

some of the earlier shocks have a smaller shaft

 

[Clem Clement]

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

 

[Bob Bidonde]

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

 

[Mitch//pa]

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]

Two short trips and the shims are still in place.