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Old 05-17-2012, 01:44 PM
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This is for my 1996 camaro

I am trying to install my rear Qa1's that I picked up and will be replacing my KYB AGX shocks. Problem is, the lower shock bolt (one that goes through the shock into the perch on the axle housing seems to be much bigger than the Qa1 hole. Do I need a special bolt for the lower rear shocks? Where can I get some? I emailed Qa1 3 days ago and haven't heard back?...Ive been suggested by people to drill out the holes on the shock to make them bigger, but I dunno, doesnt sound right to me?

What are you guys who have installed the rears done?
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the OEM hole on the bracket is for a 14mm(.552") lower shock bolt. My QA1s' came with a 9/16"(.562"). I just enlarged the hole to accomodate. Never had a problem.
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Originally Posted by FirstYrLS1Z
the OEM hole on the bracket is for a 14mm(.552") lower shock bolt. My QA1s' came with a 9/16"(.562"). I just enlarged the hole to accomodate. Never had a problem.
you enlarged the hole on the bracket?...see My KYB's must have an even bigger hole, because my bolt that feeds through the lower KYB shock is too big for the Qa1 shock
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bump, no one else has experienced this?


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