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Old 09-01-2008 | 03:51 PM
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When I put the koni shock up into the wheel well to start to tighten, the "T" part at the bottom that bolts to the lower A-Arm doesn't sit QUITE flush, but the bolt goes through (with some persuasion), and I can get the nut on to tighten it... am I ******* something up or will it settle itself out with some weight on it? Thanks!

-J

EDIT: just put some weight on it and it's flush now. Question answered. Thanks.

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Old 09-01-2008 | 04:02 PM
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Make sure you've got the mounting tabs pointed in the right direction. It should fit flush, but it's also possible you've got the lower A-arm out of position. If that's the case, you should be able to raise it (CAREFULLY) with a jack and get it to all fit flush. Remember, the spindle keeps the distance between the upper and lower A-arms correct, so if that's still out of wack, it might not fit flush.


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Old 09-01-2008 | 04:08 PM
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I'm too slow. Thanks Mike, I did that and it was a OK. Stock 115k mile stuff = the devil. I should buy stock in PB Blaster...




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