Coilovers Rubbing Halfshafts
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Coilovers Rubbing Halfshafts
My coilovers are rubbing up against my half shafts. I had the top mounts modified rewelded and relocated a half inch. Any thoughts in remedying this? Opinions?
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In another similar install with the same issue a washer was added at the lower shock mount. I don't recall the ID now of the shock mount but I'm quite sure I have some notes with it. I believe the upper mount dimension was 5/8 vs 1/2 but I recall others that did the 1/2 and were happy with the results. I'll check with the fellow whose install it was. It was maybe a year + ago.
I have a lower shock mount I believe I can use for dimensions and post back.
*** I needed to ask if you were using the OE lower mount OR if you've purchased maybe an after-market lower mount for the shock.
Which did you use?
I have a lower shock mount I believe I can use for dimensions and post back.
*** I needed to ask if you were using the OE lower mount OR if you've purchased maybe an after-market lower mount for the shock.
Which did you use?
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I had that issue when I first installed mine. Van Steel designed a upper mount with the right gap to clear the half-shafts.
The mount didn't exist at the time so I grinded the frame, and the machine shop did the rest.
The mount didn't exist at the time so I grinded the frame, and the machine shop did the rest.
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Here's a thread that mentions the 5/8" - 3/4" dimension for the top shock movement forward. He mentions he tried the 1/2" also.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/1584180766-post15.html
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That can certainly work and it would be the first try.
Here's a thread that mentions the 5/8" - 3/4" dimension for the top shock movement forward. He mentions he tried the 1/2" also.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/1584180766-post15.html
Here's a thread that mentions the 5/8" - 3/4" dimension for the top shock movement forward. He mentions he tried the 1/2" also.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/1584180766-post15.html
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Maybe just use a spray bomb and check for issues. Might be easier.
I would think that if you have issues in just a single direction, in this case reverse you might just need to re-bush the rear suspension. The 4 knuckle links in particular. The paint or tape test should justify that.
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