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Old 08-13-2011, 09:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Art Burtt View Post
If you are using a coil over suspension do not use grade 8 bolts on the lower
shock mount. If you hit a big pothole like I did last night the grade 8 bolt will snap right off. Use grade 5 or 7.
What about the upper coil mount? Would not both be subject to an equal and opposite reaction?

Unfortunately I have no idea what Jaguar used as bolts for the dual Coilover shock mounts on the IRS. As the length of bolt that I need is dirfferent to the original Jag, I was thinking of machining custom Stainless steel shafts for both the upper and lower coilover mounts. Anyone have thoughts on this.

Thanks,

Arthur
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