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Rear Coilover Shock gap #2188954
11/03/16 08:25 PM
11/03/16 08:25 PM
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Sammy Offline OP
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So I finished installing the ladder bars and rear shock brackets and went to install the coilovers. The top bolt went in fine but when I went to install the bottom bolt through te coilover there's way too much gap between the coilover and the 2 brackets.
What are you using to fill in the gap?
I don't think you're supposed to use a hardware store washer or 3?
I think there's a specific spacer to put in between the bracket and shock.

Re: Rear Coilover Shock gap [Re: Sammy] #2188987
11/03/16 09:09 PM
11/03/16 09:09 PM
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Fulton County, PA
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.625" x .058" 4130 tubing (for 1/2" bolts) cut to size, or wide heim in the bottom of the shock or store bought bushings sold by most chassis supply places.


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Re: Rear Coilover Shock gap [Re: CMcAllister] #2189281
11/04/16 10:41 AM
11/04/16 10:41 AM
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depending upon the application, over the years i have fabbed spacers from aluminum or stainless in varying thicknesses and shapes. a trick to keeping the spacers and shock together while inserting the bolts is to use common sewing thread to tie the spacers to the bearing end[s]. thread is strong and very thin, plus it will usually "disapear" after installation. keeps you from having to grow a third arm and hand. i know it sounds kinda lame, but works for this and other applications your mind can come up with.
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Re: Rear Coilover Shock gap [Re: Sammy] #2189603
11/04/16 07:23 PM
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