Rear shock upper mount thread damaged

[Guest]

Hi gang,

On the 80GS110E the rear shock upper mount "BOLT" threads are damaged just after the first few threads so I cannot start a nut on it.

I looked at the fiche: It looks like these don't come off so I guess i should buy a die to chase the threads? Sounds logicial but I don't have the tools and never done it. But i did watch a video on youtube!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPk6HBvnhK0

A problem is I have a rack and there is not a lot of meat left for the nut. I guess I could take out the spacers

What are my options?

Thanks!
-Bob

[bwringer]

I'd try cleaning up the threads with a thread file first. You may have problems getting a die started, since the most damaged threads are always on the outside.

Only $10.19 plus a buck or three for shipping:

http://www.mcmaster.com/#thread-repair-files/=sft1wg

If all else fails, yes, you can cut off and then drill out the remains of the old stud and install a shoulder bolt.

[littleroot]

I'd try cleaning up the threads with a thread file first. You may have problems getting a die started, since the most damaged threads are always on the outside.

Only $10.19 plus a buck or three for shipping:

http://www.mcmaster.com/#thread-repair-files/=sft1wg

If all else fails, yes, you can cut off and then drill out the remains of the old stud and install a shoulder bolt.

OK thank you. I will try this

[littleroot]

I'd try cleaning up the threads with a thread file first. You may have problems getting a die started, since the most damaged threads are always on the outside.

Only $10.19 plus a buck or three for shipping:

http://www.mcmaster.com/#thread-repair-files/=sft1wg

If all else fails, yes, you can cut off and then drill out the remains of the old stud and install a shoulder bolt.

Hi,
Tool showed up today. Got instructions from YouTube. I swear I was doing it wrong. But it worked somehow! Thank you so very, very much!

For sure owe you a brew.
Truly,

Bob

[ShadowFocus603]

These are the threads I like where there is a suggestion made to remedy a problem and the OP follows said suggestion and reports back with success. Enjoy the ride Littleroot.