Rear shock bolt ripped out of frame

[Klassen kustoms]

What’s my best bet at going about this ? ... I plan on redoing the whole suspension, brakes, everything as I have the truck down to a rolling frame right now. But the previous owner really... badly welded this on here and I got it off ... but I don’t see how I’d put another one in ... is there any good relocations for better shock placement, should I just bite the bullet and do a 4 link?

[mongocanfly]

I would make a plate to cover up that mess...no big deal to fix that right

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by Klassen kustoms

What’s my best bet at going about this ? ... I plan on redoing the whole suspension, brakes, everything as I have the truck down to a rolling frame right now. But the previous owner really... badly welded this on here and I got it off ... but I don’t see how I’d put another one in ... is there any good relocations for better shock placement, should I just bite the bullet and do a 4 link?

It all depends on how much effort you want to put into the solution & what your ultimate goals are. The easy fix is another plate on top of the problem area w/a new, same style shock stud. The plate could be welded or bolted in place depending on your skill level or tools on hand.

Relocated upper mounts can be done or the complete suspension change as you mentioned will also put the shocks in a different spot.

More info from you about everything yields better options.

[Klassen kustoms]

Plan is to have. Nice handling Street/strip truck

Decent power goals in mind with lots of money in suspension/brakes

[74CustomK20]

Originally Posted by Klassen kustoms

Plan is to have. Nice handling Street/strip truck

Decent power goals in mind with lots of money in suspension/brakes

With lots of money in suspension and brakes, and since you have the truck down to a rolling frame, sound like ya answered your own question.

[kwmech]

If going back with welding I've seen these on Amazon (I think)

[Klassen kustoms]

Not a bad idea

But I’d have to figure out a way to cut it out and fill it in with a new hole... I’d rather not just put a plate over it cause then it wouldn’t be even with the other side

[mongocanfly]

simple plate and one of the studs like KW shows will fix it.....doesnt have to match the other side
that small of a thickness difference wont affect anything

[Klassen kustoms]

Alright maybe I’ll do that then

I assume you put it on the inside of the frame ?

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by Klassen kustoms

Alright maybe I’ll do that then

I assume you put it on the inside of the frame ?

The easiest option that aligns best.

Plan is to have. Nice handling Street/strip truck

Decent power goals in mind with lots of money in suspension/brakes

Not trying to be an shmuck, but while that's an answer, it's a vague one. Were you planning to swap out the OE stuff for aftermarket options (optimum) or tweak the factory parts to work 'better' (improved OE but still OE limitations)?

[Klassen kustoms]

My bad

I am changing out everything

Most likely tubular a arms, coils, c notch, 9” in the back, etc etc

[sweetk30]

here is a kit that works great to help save before broken frame or help firm up a repair .

these guys have good stuff . http://offroaddesign.com/catalog/RearShockBrace.htm

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by Klassen kustoms

My bad

I am changing out everything

Most likely tubular a arms, coils, c notch, 9” in the back, etc etc

Gotcha.... Now we're better advised.

Look @ Ride Tech, Hotchkis, & QA1 for suspension upgrades that are bolt-on swaps w/your existing crossmember & steering box up front. No Limit Engineering or Roadster Shop for revised & updated geometry bolt-in suspensions w/revised crossmembers w/R&P steering.

Check them out & share your thoughts. We can help guide your decisions from there.