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Old 04-08-2013, 11:12 PM
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Skunk2 Coilover help!

Hit a road block installing these. Rear lower shock mount bolt area stripped, the frame part, so I managed to dremel off the built on nut on the other side to just throw in a longer bolt & nut.

Found some zinc/steel nut and bolts at Home Depot but the guy there told me he wouldn't recommend them for automotive.. Gonna check out Ace Hardware tomorrow morning.

Is there a certain strength I should look for in the bolts?
 
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Old 04-08-2013, 11:25 PM
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GO to a Honda dealer and get the real replacement bolts for like $5 and buy an appropriate metric tap for the hole, a whole kit can be like $35. That would be the right way to fix it. Grade 8, which is the highest grade available at a hardware store, MIGHT be OK. But Fixing it the right way will always be better than OK.
 
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Old 04-08-2013, 11:40 PM
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Ah okay thought so, thanks. Check bernardi honda and saw the bolt. Gonna try to call my local honda dealer.
 
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Old 04-08-2013, 11:44 PM
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Yep, my receipt for my last two was $5.66 LOL SO worth it.
 
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Old 04-08-2013, 11:51 PM
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Niiice. But I should be able to find a nut for it right?
 
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Old 04-08-2013, 11:55 PM
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should be a standard metric thread... Also my Pro C's were a bit thinner on bottom than the shock mount. I added a pair of washers per side to make sure there was no slop. Check the fitment and clearance on your while you are there! A Nylock or other locking nut may not be a bad idea either...
 
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