Starting during the 85 model year production that front lower shock
mounting used a tapered bushing on one end of the long bolt. If yours
needs that bushing make sure you have it. If someone left it out the
long bolt is more likely to loosen.

I'm a bit surprised you didn't mention any sounds coming from the shock
area while driving.

Mark

David Boan wrote:
> Dear Vangonauts
>
> I just came back from a 1,100 round trip and everything went fine with one exception.  I was dealing with some stiff cross-winds on the way back and the van seemed to sway much more than normal.  On a post-trip inspection I found the lower bolt had fallen out of the front right shock.  Would anyone know what size bolt that takes and what it should be torqued to?
>
> Thanks in advance
> Dave B
> Boise
>