1969 Dart Street/Strip (Re)Build

HemiDenny said
just so we are both on the same page...you are referring to the lower mount hole in the upper shock mount?

sometimes, it is necessary to remove undercoating, road grime, etc out of that 3/4 hole to get the spacer bushing to seat. .....I always used a small grinder bit with a flat face because the sheet metal was against the upper shock mount..... never notice any gap. I will have to pay attention to the next few I see. It will not change anything. I want it to snug up tight.

most admiring your build would not even know that bolt head is there and it is hard to see on 90% of them.

Yes the lower mount hole in the upper shock mount with the bushing. As bad of shape as things were in, I'm kinda surprised it wasn't worse. Go back to page 3 or 4 of this thread and anyone can see how bad the problems were with the rust.

And I totally agree. If someone looking at the car notices that bolt, I'd be really surprised. They're going to be looking at things like the radiator, valve covers, headers, k frame, the nice R&P from Speedway, a mostly wire free engine bay, and I ALWAYS get a comment about how big those damn spark plug wires are and why did I do that. Then they might look underneath to take a peek at the suspension. Maybe. Doubt that bolt will even be in their minds with all the other things to look at.

BTW the front tires are 165/80/15