Damn rear shock mounts

[oldassjeep]

Anyone have a good fix for the sucka$$ excuse for the upper rear shock mounts on 2nd generation K5's. I have replaced both the shock bolts and now they have come loose again. The driver's side has cracked the mount!
I thought about making a crossmember and then relocating the mounts on the axle inward.
I would like to hear if anyone else has had this issue. If so what did you do to fix it. I tried seaching but couln't come up with anyspecific info on this problem.

Thanks

 

[dyeager535]

Pretty much everyone at some point has this issue.

My theory on the problem with them loosening up/tearing the mount off the frame/tearing the mount itself is that the stud starts to loosen just a bit, which allows the shock to hammer the mount every time the suspension moves.

I got a new shock stud, and had it welded to the mount. I just didn't use those crush nuts that bugger up the threads.

GM knew this was a problem, later on the studs are press-in serrated, like a wheel stud.

 

[85m1009]

Shock mount

 

[chevy_addict]

I welded a piece of 1/8" steel to the shock stud and then welded the 1/8" steel plate to the shock mount on the frame to help re-inforce the frame mount and put on the nut on the back side.

Dave

 

[83-6.5TD-BURB]

i need to fix mine now, had to get new tips for the welder though. i am thinking about making a cross member setup though. seems like a good setup