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Re: [TR] IRS rear shock question

To: DAVE HOGYE <dlhogye@comcast.net>, Dave Connitt <dconnitt@fuse.net>, Triumphs <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [TR] IRS rear shock question
From: Dean <tr3a58dean@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 17 May 2022 13:19:40 -0400
Delivered-to: mharc@autox.team.net
Delivered-to: triumphs@autox.team.net
References: <F4F27F46-454F-4D0D-9E05-F683B6383B69@fuse.net>, <927479368.179219.1652758556889@connect.xfinity.com>
Thread-topic: RE: [TR] IRS rear shock question
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'word-wrap:break-word'><div class=3DWordSection1><p class=3DMsoNormal>I sta=
rted using ARP bolts that have a different size socket for the head but sti=
ll is 3/8-24 in size. With these there is</p><p class=3DMsoNormal>Room for =
the socket and can get them really tight.</p><p class=3DMsoNormal><o:p>&nbs=
p;</o:p></p><p class=3DMsoNormal>Summit has them in 3/8 =E2=80=93 24 X1.00 =
with a head that is 12 point and takes a 7/16 socket. Also has a built in f=
lange washer. With this you can use a 7/16 12 point socket. Summit number A=
RP-744-1000. Package of 5 $12.59</p><p class=3DMsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p><=
/p><p class=3DMsoNormal>I also use a 3/8-24 nut that also takes a 7/16 12 p=
oint socket. Summit number ARP-300-8332. Package of </p><p class=3DMsoNorma=
l>10 $13.59</p><p class=3DMsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p><p class=3DMsoNorm=
al>A regular 3/8 =E2=80=93 24 bolt takes a 9/16 socket.</p><p class=3DMsoNo=
rmal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p><p class=3DMsoNormal>Works for me</p><p class=3DM=
soNormal>Dean Tetterton</p><p class=3DMsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p><p cla=
ss=3DMsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p><p class=3DMsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p><=
/p><p class=3DMsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p><p class=3DMsoNormal>Sent from=
 <a href=3D"https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=3D550986";>Mail</a> for =
Windows</p><p class=3DMsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p><div style=3D'mso-elem=
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t 0in 0in 0in'><p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'border:none;padding:0in'><b>Fr=
om: </b><a href=3D"mailto:dlhogye@comcast.net";>DAVE HOGYE</a><br><b>Sent: <=
/b>Monday, May 16, 2022 11:39 PM<br><b>To: </b><a href=3D"mailto:dconnitt@f=
use.net">Dave Connitt</a>; <a href=3D"mailto:triumphs@autox.team.net";>Trium=
phs</a><br><b>Subject: </b>Re: [TR] IRS rear shock question</p></div><p cla=
ss=3DMsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p><p class=3DMsoNormal>I can't recall exa=
ctly what I did there, but changing the standard hardware is a good place t=
o start.=C2=A0 The fatter the purchase on the shock side the better.=C2=A0 =
I think I used a grade8 hard washer to grab as much of the shock as possibl=
e under the bolt head. =C2=A0I think an allen head bolt might provide a bet=
ter purchase for tightening, or I ground down a 9/16&quot; socket to better=
 fit the bolt head.=C2=A0 I think I used a longer bolts too.=C2=A0 Adding a=
nother nut to lock things is place.=C2=A0 If I get a chance, I'll take a go=
od look at what I did and get back to you.=C2=A0 The frame mount can get wo=
rn out of round too, if it's been loose a few times.=C2=A0 </p><p class=3DM=
soNormal>Dave H.</p><p class=3DMsoNormal>&gt; On 05/16/2022 6:01 PM Dave Co=
nnitt &lt;dconnitt@fuse.net&gt; wrote:</p><p class=3DMsoNormal>&gt; </p><p =
class=3DMsoNormal>&gt;=C2=A0 </p><p class=3DMsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p>=
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