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Title: 1992 tracker shock mount
Post by: 92TRACKER on March 15, 2008, 07:23:52 AM

My rear drivers side shock broke away from the frame.  Do they make a replacement mount, or am I going to have to weld it on? The frame is rusted and I am not sure a weld will hold, plust I think it is illegal!!

Title: Re: 1992 tracker shock mount
Post by: 92TRACKER on March 18, 2008, 04:13:06 PM

Nobody has any ideas.  Surely this has happened to somebody else on the forum.

Title: Re: 1992 tracker shock mount
Post by: pepatt on March 18, 2008, 06:09:33 PM

What method would you choose other than welding? Honestly, if your frame is so rusted that you don't think a weld would hold, you have bigger trouble than a shock mount. As for being illegal, I would think that welding it would be the closest thing to OEM spec - what surpasses that?
Just clean it up, weld it on, and undercoat it. Check the other side while you're under there.

Title: Re: 1992 tracker shock mount
Post by: 92TRACKER on March 19, 2008, 01:43:19 PM

thanks. my buddy said he thinks it is legally supposed to be driiled and bolted?? I have no clue.  He said you can't weld on a frame or it will not pass inspection.  I believe the other side is welded from factory.

Title: Re: 1992 tracker shock mount
Post by: MaD.72 on March 19, 2008, 02:23:06 PM

Try to find a welding shop who are approved to welded on a frame.....it's gonna be legal that way..
There strick on the inspection around here too!!

Title: Re: 1992 tracker shock mount
Post by: lostsamurai on March 19, 2008, 03:14:25 PM

its just a shock they are for comfort you don't even need them to pass safety, as far as welding there is not a ton of stress on the bracket you will be fine with a decent weld I can do it for you I live in cedar hills though and I didn't even think to look where your from

Title: Re: 1992 tracker shock mount
Post by: pepatt on March 19, 2008, 05:56:39 PM

Ahhh! Inspection. They don't inspect anything in central Ohio (except your registration money). I still maintain that a good weld is better than bolting it on any day. I'd get it welded and undercoat everything to match on both sides... but this comes from a guy who doesn't have to worry about inspections ::)