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Re: [TR] IRS rear shock question

To: Dean <tr3a58dean@gmail.com>, Dave Connitt <dconnitt@fuse.net>, Triumphs <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [TR] IRS rear shock question
From: DAVE HOGYE <dlhogye@comcast.net>
Date: Tue, 17 May 2022 20:19:42 -0700 (PDT)
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Excellent information, Dean. =20
I appreciate your expert tips and suggestions.
I'll be looking into these fasteners for this application.
With due respect,
Dave H.

>     On 05/17/2022 10:19 AM Dean <tr3a58dean@gmail.com> wrote:
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>     I started using ARP bolts that have a different size socket for the h=
ead but still is 3/8-24 in size. With these there is
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>     Room for the socket and can get them really tight.
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>     Summit has them in 3/8 =E2=80=93 24 X1.00 with a head that is 12 poin=
t and takes a 7/16 socket. Also has a built in flange washer. With this you=
 can use a 7/16 12 point socket. Summit number ARP-744-1000. Package of 5 $=
12.59
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>     I also use a 3/8-24 nut that also takes a 7/16 12 point socket. Summi=
t number ARP-300-8332. Package of
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>     10 $13.59
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>     A regular 3/8 =E2=80=93 24 bolt takes a 9/16 socket.
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>     Works for me
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>     Dean Tetterton
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>     Sent from Mail https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=3D550986 for W=
indows
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>     From: DAVE HOGYE mailto:dlhogye@comcast.net
>     Sent: Monday, May 16, 2022 11:39 PM
>     To: Dave Connitt mailto:dconnitt@fuse.net ; Triumphs mailto:triumphs@=
autox.team.net
>     Subject: Re: [TR] IRS rear shock question
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>     I can't recall exactly what I did there, but changing the standard ha=
rdware is a good place to start.  The fatter the purchase on the shock side=
 the better.  I think I used a grade8 hard washer to grab as much of the sh=
ock as possible under the bolt head.  I think an allen head bolt might prov=
ide a better purchase for tightening, or I ground down a 9/16" socket to be=
tter fit the bolt head.  I think I used a longer bolts too.  Adding another=
 nut to lock things is place.  If I get a chance, I'll take a good look at =
what I did and get back to you.  The frame mount can get worn out of round =
too, if it's been loose a few times.=20
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>     Dave H.
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>     > On 05/16/2022 6:01 PM Dave Connitt <dconnitt@fuse.net> wrote:
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   <span style=3D"font-family: helvetica; font-size: 12pt;">Excellent infor=
mation, Dean.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>
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   <span style=3D"font-family: helvetica; font-size: 12pt;">I appreciate yo=
ur expert tips and suggestions.</span>
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   <span style=3D"font-family: helvetica; font-size: 12pt;">I'll be looking=
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   <span style=3D"font-family: helvetica; font-size: 12pt;">With due respec=
t,</span>
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   <span style=3D"font-family: helvetica; font-size: 12pt;">Dave H.</span>
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    On 05/17/2022 10:19 AM Dean &lt;tr3a58dean@gmail.com&gt; wrote:
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    <p class=3D"MsoNormal">I started using ARP bolts that have a different =
size socket for the head but still is 3/8-24 in size. With these there is</=
p>
    <p class=3D"MsoNormal">Room for the socket and can get them really tigh=
t.</p>
    <p class=3D"MsoNormal"><br></p>
    <p class=3D"MsoNormal">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 flange =
washer. With this you can use a 7/16 12 point socket. Summit number ARP-744=
-1000. Package of 5 $12.59</p>
    <p class=3D"MsoNormal"><br></p>
    <p class=3D"MsoNormal">I also use a 3/8-24 nut that also takes a 7/16 1=
2 point socket. Summit number ARP-300-8332. Package of</p>
    <p class=3D"MsoNormal">10 $13.59</p>
    <p class=3D"MsoNormal"><br></p>
    <p class=3D"MsoNormal">A regular 3/8 =E2=80=93 24 bolt takes a 9/16 soc=
ket.</p>
    <p class=3D"MsoNormal"><br></p>
    <p class=3D"MsoNormal">Works for me</p>
    <p class=3D"MsoNormal">Dean Tetterton</p>
    <p class=3D"MsoNormal"><br></p>
    <p class=3D"MsoNormal"><br></p>
    <p class=3D"MsoNormal"><br></p>
    <p class=3D"MsoNormal"><br></p>
    <p class=3D"MsoNormal">Sent from <a href=3D"https://go.microsoft.com/fw=
link/?LinkId=3D550986">Mail</a> for Windows</p>
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     <p style=3D"border: none; padding: 0in;" class=3D"MsoNormal"><strong>F=
rom: </strong><a href=3D"mailto:dlhogye@comcast.net";>DAVE HOGYE</a><br><str=
ong>Sent: </strong>Monday, May 16, 2022 11:39 PM<br><strong>To: </strong><a=
 href=3D"mailto:dconnitt@fuse.net";>Dave Connitt</a>; <a href=3D"mailto:triu=
mphs@autox.team.net">Triumphs</a><br><strong>Subject: </strong>Re: [TR] IRS=
 rear shock question</p>
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    <p class=3D"MsoNormal"><br></p>
    <p class=3D"MsoNormal">I can't recall exactly what I did there, but cha=
nging the standard hardware is a good place to start.&nbsp; The fatter the =
purchase on the shock side the better.&nbsp; I think I used a grade8 hard w=
asher to grab as much of the shock as possible under the bolt head. &nbsp;I=
 think an allen head bolt might provide a better purchase for tightening, o=
r I ground down a 9/16" socket to better fit the bolt head.&nbsp; I think I=
 used a longer bolts too.&nbsp; Adding another nut to lock things is place.=
&nbsp; If I get a chance, I'll take a good look at what I did and get back =
to you.&nbsp; The frame mount can get worn out of round too, if it's been l=
oose a few times.&nbsp;</p>
    <p class=3D"MsoNormal">Dave H.</p>
    <p class=3D"MsoNormal">&gt; On 05/16/2022 6:01 PM Dave Connitt &lt;dcon=
nitt@fuse.net&gt; wrote:</p>
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    <p class=3D"MsoNormal">&gt;&nbsp;</p>
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