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Rear shock upper mount thread damaged

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Hi gang,

On the 80GS110E the rear shock upper mount "BOLT" threads are damaged just after the first few threads so I cannot start a nut on it.

I looked at the fiche: It looks like these don't come off so I guess i should buy a die to chase the threads? Sounds logicial but I don't have the tools and never done it. But i did watch a video on youtube!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPk6HBvnhK0

A problem is I have a rack and there is not a lot of meat left for the nut. I guess I could take out the spacers :)

What are my options?

Thanks!
-Bob
 
I'd try cleaning up the threads with a thread file first. You may have problems getting a die started, since the most damaged threads are always on the outside.

Only $10.19 plus a buck or three for shipping:
http://www.mcmaster.com/#thread-repair-files/=sft1wg


If all else fails, yes, you can cut off and then drill out the remains of the old stud and install a shoulder bolt.
 
bwringer said:
I'd try cleaning up the threads with a thread file first. You may have problems getting a die started, since the most damaged threads are always on the outside.

Only $10.19 plus a buck or three for shipping:
http://www.mcmaster.com/#thread-repair-files/=sft1wg


If all else fails, yes, you can cut off and then drill out the remains of the old stud and install a shoulder bolt.
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Hi,
Tool showed up today. Got instructions from YouTube. I swear I was doing it wrong. But it worked somehow! Thank you so very, very much!

For sure owe you a brew.
Truly,

Bob
 
These are the threads I like where there is a suggestion made to remedy a problem and the OP follows said suggestion and reports back with success. Enjoy the ride Littleroot.
 
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