I'm way overdue for changing the original shocks on my 96 2wd. They are still the originals.

I have heard that the lower stud mount on the radius arm will easily break when trying to remove the nut.

Has anyone run into this???

Got any tips???

Thank you

I used liquid wrench once a day for the week prior to chaning mine, then I took the torch to it when I went to take it off, one broke anyways, the other didn't though.

Originally posted by Big_Bad_Brad
I used liquid wrench once a day for the week prior to chaning mine, then I took the torch to it when I went to take it off, one broke anyways, the other didn't though.


Did you have to peplace the whole radius arm? Or did you drill it out and put a bolt in?

I have gone to 3 auto parts stores and talk to 3 dealer parts departments. The only thing they have is a replacement arm. No stud kit is available.

ya i ran into that problem... i got a lower shock mount replacement kit at advanced auto they where in with the "HELP" parts section on ya know what im talkin about there generic parts. kinda like a bolt with a long shank. only a couple bucks. by the way i got a set of nitro or maybe there nitto???? drop front shocks for a 93 if anybody is intrested. dont need um any more i fabed mounts for a set of coil-overs. sweet

Thanks for the reply hellbilly. I've been to NAPA, Pep Boys, Advanced and Auto Zone. They all say the same thing. There used to be a stud peplacement kit, but it's no longer offered.

The replacement arms aren't terribly expensive from Ford, I just hate to go through the hassle of replacing something I shouldn't have to.

i think i got a set im taken off mine if you want them for shippin cost