My bolt hold rear lower shock mount came out. Anyone know what size I need to replace it with and where I might possibly source one without paying dealer prices

 

Would this work?

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Think I would see what's left, bushings and such, then look at the other side, measure the bolt, and just pick one up at Lowes/Home Depot.

 

Junkyard. The ones I've been to usually have a lot of 2nd Gen trucks.

 

Take the bolt out of the other shock and go to the hardware store and match the size.
There is nothing special about the shock bolts. I would suggest grade eight bolts.

 

I would just get a grade 8 bolt, washer, and a nut.

Go home fix it and you probably spent more money on gas than parts.

 

^this. i had to replace one, it was about 9/16 or 14mm in diameter and 2-3 inches long. mine don't match, one is metric and one is SAE but it doesn't matter as long as you match the nut and bolt.

 

LMC truck has them. Expensive as hell, but they are they only place i've ever found the flag nuts

 

Some nut and bolt info, from the factory parts book.

06502817 LOCK NUT, M14-2.00, Shock Mounting, Lower (flag nut) Portland has 62 of them in stock and they cost $15.33 CDN

06502818 BOLT, Hex Flange Head, M14x2.00x80.00, Shock Mounting, Lower for front or rear shocks.