74 RR rear upper shock mounts

nobrakesneeded · Jan 2, 2020

Im rebuilding a car that someone else took completely apart.

Does the rear shocks get mounted inside the c-channel or between the gas tank and the channel? Is there a special stud for the upper mount or will a standard grade 8 bolt suffice?
Any spacers if mounted inside the channel? Theres quite a bit of slop between the shock body and the inside of the c-channel.

Ive got a FSM and it doesn't show shock orientation.

Hotrod20 · Jan 2, 2020

Inside the C channel or "shock mount crossmember" is typical B body. There may be a torque spec for shock bolts in the FSM.
You can always use hardened washers if theres to much play, but you shouldnt have to.
I would recommend getting grade 8 bolts,with grade 8 nuts and grade 8 washers under the bolt head and under the nut.
Good luck and give us a picture of your runner. Ive always had a soft spot for that year runner

WheelsOfTerror · Jan 2, 2020

I've got a '74 Charger- I'll snap a pic of the assembly if you like? Not sure how molested mine is/was prior to it coming into my possession but if it helps? Give me a day or two

terrywalker · Jan 3, 2020

nobrakesneeded said:
Im rebuilding a car that someone else took completely apart.

Does the rear shocks get mounted inside the c-channel or between the gas tank and the channel? Is there a special stud for the upper mount or will a standard grade 8 bolt suffice?
Any spacers if mounted inside the channel? Theres quite a bit of slop between the shock body and the inside of the c-channel.

Ive got a FSM and it doesn't show shock orientation.

On my 74 Charger

nobrakesneeded · Jan 3, 2020

thanks for your help, all.

I've got whats needed to get the shocks installed and move on to the next issue that arises.

74 RR rear upper shock mounts

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