With the larger hex head, its very difficult to get a socket on the bolt.
With an allen head, and the right size washer, its a breeze. Best to use a
substantial allen wrench like a T handle to get the proper torque.
Also, I rounded the washer where it bears against the shock to minimize
stress concentration on the aluminum shock body.
Jim
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mark and kathy LaPierre" <mgtrcars@galaxyinternet.net>
To: "Bluechipracing" <bluechipracing@snet.net>; <healeys@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, May 25, 2004 8:00 AM
Subject: Re: Shock Bolt Holes
> Thanks Jim, Why allen heads?
>
> Mark
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Bluechipracing" <bluechipracing@snet.net>
> To: "Mark and kathy LaPierre" <mgtrcars@galaxyinternet.net>;
> <healeys@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, May 25, 2004 5:44 AM
> Subject: Re: Shock Bolt Holes
>
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> > I reamed the enlarged holes and used 7/16 bolts. Allen head work best.
> >
> > Jim
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