Coilover conv. help (flat6)

[Bug@5speed(US)]

Panel,

I have been looking at aftermarket coilovers for my ride, QA-1 have been at the top of my list, I was curious if you or others know how to overcome the top bolt size issue.

What I am referring to is that in the back the top bolt is a stock 12mm size, while most aftermarket shocks on this side of the pond come with poly bushing, or metal bearings that the inner diameter is 13mm or 1/2 inch. Obviously there is some slack that needs to be taken, but been beating my head over the issue.

For the bottom not a problem, as I a have 944 arms, and can go with a lower bolt replacement by one of the 944 porsche aftermarket companies.. can't remember the name but its like 150 for the stronger lower bolt.

So my question is how do I take of that 1mm of slack safely.. I even looked around for replacement bearning..

Thoughts
Alex

[Panelfantastic]

Answers you prolly wont like...
At the very least...
You definately need to upgrade to the larger bolt size, drill and tap the frame or whatever is nessecary. Good chance to go to some grade 8 stuff.

If you are getting rid of the torsions alltogether and the shock is taking all the weight now, they should not be set up in single shear! That is a huge no-no on anything carrying any load. BUT, I know everyone is doing it anyway, its just not safe.

Here's a pic of how I modified some front arms to be double shear...



Hope this helps?

Jeff-