rear shock upper bolt stripped

[hill_buster]

Re: [DSN_KLR650] rear shock upper bolt stripped On Wed, 04 Mar 2009 15:47:38 -0000 "hill_buster" writes:

> Last year I over torqued the upper bolt attaching the rear shock to > the frame. Upon removal of the bolt this year I noticed that both > the bolt & welded on nut were stripped. A new bolt did not work. > > What is the best procedure (easiest) to replace the nut? Can another > one be added to the end of the stripped nut?? > > Thanks in advance. > > Brian

<><><><><><><><><> <><><><><><><><><> - Brian, - I haven't been in that area in a while but recall it's a tight fit - getting to the back of the nut with the shock installed. - I think if I had a stripped nut to fix in that area I'd install a - heli-coil. - - For the bolt I'd replace it with stock as I "think" the unthread - section - is a special size to fit the shock mount inner diameter. - Best, - Jeff Saline Thanks Jeff, I took off the rear frame, simple actually, which took about 1/2 hour The top of the shock including bolt & nut were fully exposed. The nut was spot welded in 4 places (not all the way round). I cut the weld with a hacksaw & smoothed the surface with a file. I then obtained a nut bot combination from town which is very close to the original. The only disadvantage is that they are not rust proof. Trying t find someone with a portable mig welder to spot weld the bolt. I could torque the nut as is but would have to dissassemble the frame next year. Thanks Jeff Brian