78 Upper Rear Shock bolts

[wtatoy]

Hi there

Changing my rear shocks one of my upper bolts snapped - I managed to drill out the snapped bolt but need to replace the mounting hardware. 

In drilling out the bolt the threads on the nut are done. 

Any idea on options?  J Nut?

Thanks in advance

Mike

[JJ 109]

Try retapping to the next size, 5/16”

[wtatoy]

thanks, that's what I was thinking - didn't look like it was a J Nut - looked like a beefed up section that was threaded

[81Blackbird]

Can always drill like JJ 109 said and put in a Heli-Coil.

https://www.amazon.com/Heli-Coil-Thread-Repair-Kit-Inserts/dp/B01N8P6FDO/ref=asc_df_B01N8P6FDO/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=586049788929&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=17198973770145298288&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9010783&hvtargid=pla-1211965149738&psc=1

[wtatoy]

it's been awhile since on wrenched on the car, thanks for the heli-coil, totally forgot about those

[wtatoy]

Just an FYI for anyone interested.

I went with a Rivet Nut instead of a steel rivet nut, simple fix

Mike