New front shocks won't fit inside LCA?

[nullset]

Hi,

I purchased the upgraded shocks from DMCH. When I tried to install the front ones, I was unable to fit the shock + two metal bushings in to the LCA.

Advice on how to get these installed? Is a new LCA in my future? (I hope not!)

It looks like the bushings are about 1/8" too wide to fit inside. I wasn't sure if I should try to force it or not.

Thanks!

[Josh]

If the car previously had xref shocks with spacers and/or washers, the LCA could be bent inwards.

[nullset]

If the car previously had xref shocks with spacers and/or washers, the LCA could be bent inwards.

F*@^ john hervey. Is there a way to unbend it enough to get the new ones to fit?

[Josh]

F*@^ john hervey. Is there a way to unbend it enough to get the new ones to fit?

I did this a few months ago. I used a small rod (3/8") thru the opposite side shock hole and beat the other side out. Repeated for the other side. Wasn't the most elegant metal work i've done but it worked.

[Joe Kuchan]

I did this a few months ago. I used a small rod (3/8") thru the opposite side shock hole and beat the other side out. Repeated for the other side. Wasn't the most elegant metal work i've done but it worked.

Instead of banging on it why not use a threaded rod, 2 nuts, and 2 washers to make a "spreader" that you can expand by turning the nuts with open end wrenches?

[PJ Grady Inc.]

Hi,

I purchased the upgraded shocks from DMCH. When I tried to install the front ones, I was unable to fit the shock + two metal bushings in to the LCA.

Advice on how to get these installed? Is a new LCA in my future? (I hope not!)

It looks like the bushings are about 1/8" too wide to fit inside. I wasn't sure if I should try to force it or not.

Thanks!

As delivered from the supplier the front shock bushings in the DMCH and our shocks are too wide to fit an unbent LCA properly. Forcing them in as is really isn't an option unless you beat them in with a sledge hammer. We asked the supplier to make a correction but they demurred so we have the bushings turned down to the correct width to fit properly after receiving each batch. I guess you could say we go the extra mile for the customer in this case.
Rob Grady

[Josh]

there are certainly better options than what I did! As mentioned above

[Delorean Industries]

How are our stainless arms holding up?

[Josh]

How are our stainless arms holding up?

Mine are holding up fine! I need to stiffen them up though. Something like the outrigger kit you have.

[Delorean Industries]

Definitely if you are running brakes that grab more so than stock.