[bobbyd38]

Doing a Body Off on a 72 Chevelle. While dis-assembling the rear axle from the frame I discovered the LH side lower shock mounting hole on the Axle is elongated (see Photo). The RH side was perfectly round.

Is this a problem? If so, any ideas on how it can be repaired?

Thanks,
Bob

 

[LS7]

Maybe a loose shock over time caused the hole to open up.

I would fill the bottom of the hole in with weld, grind it smooth/flat on both sides and re-drill hole, once painted you will never know it was there. :thumbsup:

 

[Rizzi427]

Use jb weld with a flat washer bob rizzi /rizzi's auto parts

 

[mwiggett]

I'd weld a flat washer to it on both sides, it should be fine.

 

[JJ67SS]

I'd weld a flat washer to it on both sides, it should be fine.

This gets my vote...:thumbsup:

 

[70ChevelleRagtop]

Maybe a loose shock over time caused the hole to open up.

I would fill the bottom of the hole in with weld, grind it smooth/flat on both sides and re-drill hole, once painted you will never know it was there. :thumbsup:

If I was doing a frame off, I'd be doing this ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ (and even if I wasn't doing a frame off, I'd still do this ^ ^ ^ )

 

[furball8994]

Maybe a loose shock over time caused the hole to open up.

I would fill the bottom of the hole in with weld, grind it smooth/flat on both sides and re-drill hole, once painted you will never know it was there. :thumbsup:

x3..:yes:

 

[novaderrik]

Use jb weld with a flat washer bob rizzi /rizzi's auto parts

you left out the duct tape..

 

[Rizzi427]

you left out the duct tape..

jb weld/jb weld/jb weld/ sold in auto parts stores and even wal mart !!!!! We used this on one of our track cars (a 68 ' 10 second car) with flat washers that ripped the left rear shock absorber out at the track solved problem . Most professionals and classic car owners know of jb weld !!!!!!!!! Bob Rizzi/Rzzi's Auto Parts

 

[Brettd85]

No, do not use JB weld... :sad:

Weld the lower part and grind it smooth. Its the right way to do it. Welding washers would work fine, just doesnt look quite as nice.

 

[M.Maner]

Try to avoid making Jackleg repairs whenever possible. Learn to be a craftsman. Do the work the correct way and you won't end up looking like some kind of Hack.
Mike