Rear lower shock mounting studs

[howiedodat]

Hello ALL !! I am about to replace my rear spring bushings and install new KYB shocks. When I purchaced the car I put a "inexpensive" rear shock on the car. I managed to break the threaded portion of the stud off the mounting stud. I welded a new threaded portion on the stud and that has perfomed well to date. I have ordered the replacement studs from Mancini, should be here today. My question is how do the studs mount to the plate ?? Press fit, peened, welded ?? I dont see a nut on the back of the stock stud, however the Mancin replacements due have a nut and are threaded for mounting to the plate. Any and all help from the all knowing A Body membership is greatly appreciated !!!!!!! Thanks !!

 

[Meep-Meep]

I think they are just pressed into the plate and peened over or crimped - whichever method was easier. You might have to cut the stud close to the plate, grind it flush and drive it out with a big punch.

 

[howiedodat]

Thanks for the thoughts !! If anyone is interested, the studs are welded at the face side of the shock. I cut the stud close to the plate on the shock side then ground down the face till flat. Then I drilled the locating pin out to the proper size and mounted the new stud. The studs were from Mancini and are designed to be bolted in. Nice part. Thanks again !!!