Series 3 SWB Rear shock absorber top bolt

David1974 · Mar 2, 2016

Hi quick question please. Rear shock absorber top bolt, to chassis, what size is the retaining nut please as mine is somewhere on the road! Many thanks

John S · Mar 2, 2016

I'll have to check parts list. I think it has a flat washer and is self locking. It torques to 34 lb/ sq inch. How'd you notice it's missing? It's tucked up in the chassis.

jamesmartin · Mar 2, 2016

David1974 said:
Hi quick question please. Rear shock absorber top bolt, to chassis, what size is the retaining nut please as mine is somewhere on the road! Many thanks

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David1974 · Mar 2, 2016

Many thanks for your quick response. How did I know? Lots of banging underneath as the bolt slid out a bit so the shock absorber eye banged on the bolt when going over bumps

John S · Mar 3, 2016

Hope it hasn't ovaled the hole.

David1974 · Mar 4, 2016

Thanks for all help, now fixed both sides. And fortunately no sign of ovalling. Looked pretty good underneath when on the ramp, next job a new exhaust, are stainless steel systems worth the extra cost?

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