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| | | | Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 51 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 51 | I need to replace my rear shocks on my 58 1/2 ton. The originals have pins that are part of the shock. Do they make these anymore? What would you recommend to stay close to original? | | | | | Joined: May 2006 Posts: 8,351 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2006 Posts: 8,351 | Not sure what you mean by "pins". On the rear, the mounting studs are part of the frame on the '55-'59s. The fronts, however, do require kit #AK32 (Monroe) to mount them on '58/'59.
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| | | | | Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 51 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 51 | Sorry, by pins I mean eyelet bolts. Talks about this in the service manual as well. | | | | | Joined: May 2006 Posts: 8,351 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2006 Posts: 8,351 | Just from what I read in the manual, the '58 is the same as '55. The mounting stus should be part of the frame/axle on 1/2 ton. There's a possability that the shocks have been replaced in the past, and original studs replaced with aftermarket mounting bolts similar to what you describe. I have run into this on later model vehicles with aftermarket shocks. You may need to use an aftermarket mounting kit, such as AK32 to fit the shock to the truck.
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| | | | | Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,464 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,464 | A quick search of the Monroe site turned up Sensatrac #37188 for a '58 1/2 ton rear. The picture shows new studs, bolts, bushings, looks like everything you'd need. You'll probably have to have a Monroe dealer (like NAPA) order them for you but should only take a couple of days. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 51 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 51 | Thanks Bill. I'll try to look it up. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 51 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 51 | Thanks again for the information. This is an amazing place to spend some time. | | | | | Joined: May 2006 Posts: 8,351 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2006 Posts: 8,351 | Advance Auto and Sears are also Monroe dealers if you don't have a Napa close by.
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