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Oh boy..rear suspension shock housing - bolt head snapped off..

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Old 02-12-2005, 02:59 PM
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Default Oh boy..rear suspension shock housing - bolt head snapped off..

Of the 4 bolts that hold the housing on, one of the bottom bolt's head snapped off. So, basically, the housing is currently held on by 3 bolts. How long can I ride like this?

I suppose I'll try a bolt extraction tool..hope the threads are ok. Anyone every have this happen?

these are the bolts I am talking about..
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Old 02-12-2005, 03:05 PM
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Default No biggie...

Worse case: Drill out, retap and use a slightly larger bolt.

Mine came out fine, but that was long ago.
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ya..should of replaced them every time like bentley says
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Yikes nobody ever mentioned that !!! What is the correct torque ?
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