Hi all-

I'm wondering how those shock tower mounting studs are attached to the frame? Are they welded to the frame, or do they come up through the bottom of the cup the spring sits in?

I ask because a bottle of PB Blaster and CNC Freeze Off can't loosen it up... little propane torch wasn't any good either... nor was a 5ft breaker bar. I sure don't want to break it off and have to take it to a fabricator to have something welded up.

Other side came apart no problem... of course.

Thanks for the input.

1996 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 5.2L

 

The studs are pressed in a thin metal plate that is above the spring and below the spring cup. To replace it just remove the spring and itll come right out. Or at least it should.

For a replacement, I dont know if they can be purchased new or not. Can get one out of a junkyard or by a leveling kit to replace them.

 

Thanks for the response.

I probably should have checked Rock-Auto first, but it looks like this is what I will need?

 

I just threw away a set today, after recently putting 2" coil over spacers on. +1 on they will come out with the springs, if you can get the nuts off.

 

Correct. Thats it.

 

Where are you located? I have a set you can have for free.

I'll flat rate them to you as a Christmas present. PM me your address.

 

I'll send you a PM--and your generosity comes at a very opportune time, money's pretty tight around here right now.

THANK YOU!