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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: terry_208 on 2023-10-02 16:47

Title: shocks
Post by: terry_208 on 2023-10-02 16:47
I bought rear shocks for the sedan but was surprised they didn't come with the proper washers and bushings.  My car has the large hole for a washer that acts as a bushing in the attaching hole.

Has anyone else found this situation?  If so, how was the problem solved? 

I made pucks to fill the hole but want to see how others solved the problem before welding them in.

I am installing Grand Marques disks and don't plan on running big tires so clearance isn't my question.

Thnaks for the replies.
Title: Re: shocks
Post by: 59meteor on 2023-10-02 18:07
I have never bought new shocks, front or rear, that did not come with the rubber cushions, washers, and nuts. What brand did you buy?
Title: Re: shocks
Post by: terry_208 on 2023-10-02 20:24
I purchased "Master-Pro" shocks.  They came with washers and cushions but the washers don't have the little "step" to fit into the 5/8" hole.  There's no way the flat bottomed washers won't skate around.

Perhaps I could dress a fender washer down to mate into the hole and weld it onto the supplied washer thus giving a shoulder. 

Any suggestions where I can get the correct shocks, washers and cushions?