Smaller shock bushings?

[indirect_connection]

In the middle of an axle swap. Using Speedway lower shock mount/leaf spring plate.

The plate does not come with a shock stud. A coworker gave me some bolt in shock studs, but they appear to be 9/16 and the stock stud joints are 11/16.

I can't seem to find larger bolt in stud, or bushings with a smaller ID.

Anyone run into this? Any advice?

 

[69FBCuda]

Is the stud hole threaded or smooth?

 

[Oldmanmopar]

Use upper shock studs. Cut off the longer body side and leave length for the thickness of the plate . put it through the hole and weld it from the back side . That is how we fix broken factory shock plate studs.

 

[mopowers]

Can you make or find a bushing to use? I believe my Caltrac plates came with reducer bushings. Heck, I think a lot of the Rancho shocks come with them as well. I'll see if I have any extras laying around if you cant find/make any.

 

[Professor Fate]

(4) Trailer Spring BUSHINGS 9/16" x 11/16" x 1-3/4" Leaf Spring Suspension | eBay

 

[indirect_connection]

Thanks a bunch! I think the easiest fix is going to be those trailer bushings. Using those upper shock studs would be great if I had access to a parts car. Ebay shows over 50 bucks for a reproduction set!

 

[mopowers]

Thanks a bunch! I think the easiest fix is going to be those trailer bushings. Using those upper shock studs would be great if I had access to a parts car. Ebay shows over 50 bucks for a reproduction set!

I just checked and I've got these (below). I'd be happy to send you a couple if they'll work.

What is the ID of the rubber bushing? Is it 11/16"?

The OD of the stud is 9/16", correct?

 

[indirect_connection]

I just checked and I've got these (below). I'd be happy to send you a couple if they'll work.

What is the ID of the rubber bushing? Is it 11/16"?

The OD of the stud is 9/16", correct?

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Thank you for the offer. I've already order the plastic bushings, but I'll get back with you if they don't work out.

 

[Oldmanmopar]

I just checked and I've got these (below). I'd be happy to send you a couple if they'll work.

What is the ID of the rubber bushing? Is it 11/16"?

The OD of the stud is 9/16", correct?

View attachment 1715950127

Thanks a bunch! I think the easiest fix is going to be those trailer bushings. Using those upper shock studs would be great if I had access to a parts car. Ebay shows over 50 bucks for a reproduction set!

I have used sets for $15.00 plus ride. I'll send washers and nuts as pictured for a standard set.