Rear Shock axel bracket
07-03-2012, 12:23 AM
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Rear Shock axel bracket
Took my rig in to Les Schwab for a brake and suspension check. (yes a city guy). When the went to unbolt the rear shock, they shore off the bolt. They won't claim responsibility. Any ideas how to fix this cheaply? Options would be find and weld a new bracket, bore out the pin and use a #8 bolt. Other ideas?
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07-03-2012, 02:42 AM
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Year: 1996
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Engine: I6 4.0L HO, JBA headers, 99 intake, #703 injectors
Took my rig in to Les Schwab for a brake and suspension check. (yes a city guy). When the went to unbolt the rear shock, they shore off the bolt. They won't claim responsibility. Any ideas how to fix this cheaply? Options would be find and weld a new bracket, bore out the pin and use a #8 bolt. Other ideas?
Thanks!
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07-03-2012, 02:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Allusion
i did the same thing. i drilled, tapped and put in a new bolt with a washer. only took about 45 mins and it held with no problems.
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07-03-2012, 08:03 AM
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Bigger question is, you took it to a shop for a suspension check? What does that consist of, taking it all apart to tell you it's not worth putting back together? If it ain't broke, they'll break it!
I hope they didn't charge you for creating more problems for you!
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07-03-2012, 08:26 AM
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Why exactly were they removing a component from your vehicle? Were you having it replaced? Did you authorize it?
07-03-2012, 12:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Bustedknuckle
Why exactly were they removing a component from your vehicle? Were you having it replaced? Did you authorize it?
07-03-2012, 01:36 PM
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If it were me,... I'd be telling them they Broke it they fix it. Or they can talk to my lawyer.
If You took it in there and the shock was perfectly fine bolt was still attached and all and they broke it trying to take it off then there responsible.
I hate it when some shop breaks something on your car and then turns aroind and try's to say it was already like that because they don't have the ***** to man up to there mistake. Business's like that should be shut down.
Now I know its a pretty simple fix. Cause I've broke one before and used the cut off stud/ drill out and attach new grade 8 3/8's bolt. Method. But its the principle that matters. You can't let shops get away with crap like that.
If You took it in there and the shock was perfectly fine bolt was still attached and all and they broke it trying to take it off then there responsible.
I hate it when some shop breaks something on your car and then turns aroind and try's to say it was already like that because they don't have the ***** to man up to there mistake. Business's like that should be shut down.
Now I know its a pretty simple fix. Cause I've broke one before and used the cut off stud/ drill out and attach new grade 8 3/8's bolt. Method. But its the principle that matters. You can't let shops get away with crap like that.
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