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Originally Posted by mccauleybil
I may be in trouble!?
My right rear shock mount has 1 bolt with a missing head. The resulting torque has broken the other side's bolt from the trailing arm. I can get the bolt with the missing head out removed (easy out...), but I wonder how to repair / replace the other side? I hessitate replacing the trailing arm, but will do so it that is the best option.
Any help out there today?
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IMO: Remove the coil spring, extracting the broken bolts is easier from the top.
Replacing the Rear Shocks & Springs on the W126 1985 300SD
http://www.peachparts.com/Wikka/W126RearShocksSprings
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