Rear shock mount stripped

[KraZJ73]

I took off the bottom bolt that holds the rear shock/spring on so that I could replace the license plate holder. When I went to put it all back together, the bolt would not grab. :bang: The threads on the bolt look good, but the hole itself looks like it may be partly stripped. This may be a dumb question, but am I screwed or is there a way for a shop to re-thread that hole? I made sure it isn't the bolt by taking out the top bolt from the shock and trying that one too. The bottom bolt threads into the top hole just fine.

 

[KraZJ73]

I've been looking around the internets for solutions to stripped out holes and I think I may be able to get a tap and die set and do it myself. Is this correct? I just don't want to do something that will cause me a bigger headache later.

 

[seatmaker]

I don't have one

 

[Buster03]

you can look into a heli coil kit to fix your problem ask at any auto store they should sell them.

 

[KraZJ73]

you can look into a heli coil kit to fix your problem ask at any auto store they should sell them.

I just got back from AutoZone and they didn't have the one I needed (tap or helicoil). I will hit up Harbor Freight tomorrow now that I know I have options. I don't think it's so stripped that a tap won't work, but at least I know the Helicoil is an option. Thanks for the suggestion, Buster.

 

[dale4713]

Try American Bolt 512-443-8521 or Austin Bolt Co (512) 836-1611 there in Austin, they should have Heli coil kits

 

[shooter]

also try Napa, they seem to every odd tool

 

[TEXASDOG]

Austin bolt off of Rutland has every bolt and bolt accesory you can ever think of. If you can not get it fixed, I am sure my son can fix it as he was a machinist and he is very good at fixing big dog motorcycles. PM me if you need his help.