OICCTBF Rear Upper Shock Mount Repair Bracket,Car Shock Absorber Bracket Suspension Strut Rear Springs Shocking Mounting Axle Replacement for Toyota 4runner 1996-2002
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OICCTBF Rear Upper Shock Mount Repair Bracket,Car Shock Absorber Bracket Suspension Strut Rear Springs Shocking Mounting Axle Replacement for Toyota 4runner 1996-2002
The rear shock mount repair kit compatible with for Toyota 4runner 1996-2002,this is the solution to the rusted out rear upper shock pockets,it was designed to be easy to position. There is a driver and a passenger side to the car. The arrow cut into the product should be facing towards the front of the vehicle.
The rear shock mount relocates the upper mount to the outside of the frame with 4 self threading bolts and/or the mount can be welded for a more secure fit. The mounts are made in the US with 3/16" steel and shipped unpainted. If you want it to be lower, you may cut off the portion on the bottom and move the mount lower.Install the shock and ensure that this is where you want to position the mount before fully welding in place.Weld the mount in place.
The shock absorber mounting, also called the top strut mount or shock mount, is the mount that connects the strut or shock absorber to the vehicle's body or frame. Besides ensuring the shock absorber stays in place, the mount also absorbs shocks, vibrations, and noise, preventing them from entering the cabin.Once the surface is cool to the touch, paint the bare metal and reinstall your shocks. Ensure that your tires do not contact the shocks before finishing your installation.
Shocks are most efficient when mounted in line with the line of travel. The factory shocks are mounted at an angle and are not as effective during normal driving conditions,the OEM mounting point creates a "bowl". It is common for water to collect here are cause the factory mounting point to rust out,much easier shock access for maintenance.
Position the mount,it should be positioned so that the shock mounting surface is in line with the factory shock,mark the outline of the mount with a marker and then remove paint from the area of installation,tack the mount in place and ensure that this is the location that you want it to be in.