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Shock mount bolt rubbing

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Dan P.

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What could cause the rear shock mount bolt to rub on the lower control arm? It seems like the arms are sitting too far down at an angle and making the tips of the bolts rub. Any thoughts?
 

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What? How is that possible? Mine has ~2" of clearance...

Are you sure it's still bolted on and the bushing is still intact?
 

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Stinger said:
What? How is that possible? Mine has ~2" of clearance...

Are you sure it's still bolted on and the bushing is still intact?
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Yes, it is bolted on and the bushings are there. What to see a pic?
 

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Yes
 

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Sorry to get back so late, I had to go to work. But here is the best I could do for now.



 

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Did this just "start"? Looks like the bolt is too long...
 
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You should have two bushing sleeves on that bolt. One on each side of the shock. If you do you might want to look at your control arm bushings!!
 
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