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Old 08-14-2011, 02:10 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.
Art, Did this happen on front suspension.?

Have you had a chance to inspect the bolt on the other side and can you see any visual stress.

Do your shocks have Heim Joints or poly bushes?

Hope you did'nt do any damage to the car.

Arthur
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