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Scotty
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May 10, 2009, 9:02 AM

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I have a 87 Nissan Pulsar that needs rear shocks, problem is the upper mounts are rusted out! How do I proceed and can it be fixed?


Hammer Time
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May 10, 2009, 10:48 AM

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Are you saying that you can't get it apart because it's too rusty or that it needs to be replaced?



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Scotty
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May 11, 2009, 4:06 AM

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The upper mounting area is rusted out, the whole underside of the car is pretty rusty (1987).
Basically there will be nothing to bolt a new shock/strut to. Is there anyway I can fix this as my kid needs it for work this summer?


Hammer Time
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May 11, 2009, 5:28 AM

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Your still not clear. Is it the part attached to the shock that is rusty or the body of the car?



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May 11, 2009, 1:11 PM

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Sorry, the body of the car is rusted. I think my only solution would be to rivet some metal in as the surounding metal is rusty also and can not be welded?


Hammer Time
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May 11, 2009, 1:44 PM

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Be very careful there. That is a structural part of the body and requires a lot of strength. A body shop could weld in a replacement section but it has to be done professionally.



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