Zark

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I recently installed a set of BMR 1 inch lowering a arms, Koni shocks, BMR springs, and new shock mounts, isolators etc. I am having a problem getting the shocks to line up with the holes in the a arms. I assume that I will just have to adjust the rear bolts on the a arms, however I wanted to get a second opinion before I go messing with my alignment settings. Here are some pictures of the shocks, you can see how they don't line up with the bolt holes on the a arms. Any help would be appreciated
The first two pictures are of the passenger side, the next two are of the driver side.

99Bluz28

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Your alignment was off as soon as you loosened your factory A-arms before replacing them with the BMR A-arms. So you're going to need to get a new front end alignment anyway.

Zark

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Yes I am aware of that, I guess I should have clarified my question. I am asking if adjusting the rod end of the new a arm out a bit more will help line the holes up more, or if perhaps I made some other error somewhere that I overlooked.

99Bluz28

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I'd leave both the L & R A-arm rod-ends adjusted to the same length and just move the A-arms around with in the adjustment slots on the K-member until the shock mount bolt holes line up with the mount holes on the A-arms. Then try to get the bolts moved back as close as possible to the original locations, so you'll be able to drive it to the alignment shop.

scj

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^ word.

BMR Sales2

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I honestly couldn't have explained it any better. Do this and if you still have an issue get with me and we can work through whatever you run into.

Zark

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Thanks for the help everybody I will definitely try this tonight. I do have one question though, once I get the shock bolts into the holes on the a arm, won't adjusting the alignment bolts back to (or as close as I can get them) to the stock locations put excess stress on the upper shock mount bolts? I am not questioning your advice just wondering why this is okay, This is my first time ever doing anything with car suspension. Thanks again everybody.

GMC5.3

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This is good info, I forced my shock to slight the holes, must be why I pull to the left now.

99Bluz28

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No, you alignment is off, that's all.

99Bluz28

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The shock shaft is mounted in rubber(in the upper mount) to allow for movement(alignment or normal A-arm movement) of the lower shock mount location.