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I just put a new set of these guys on tonight. The old ones had a hole where the shock stud poked through, but I think that may have occurred inadvertently over time. I have not poked a hole for the stud to go through in the new ones - is that "correct"?
These are in the engine compartment, hence my choice of forums. Sorry if that wasn't the correct one!
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I have a '78 and I replaced those same flaps. For my car, there was no hole for the shock stud/tower. The flap just rides on top, but yours may be different.
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No holes in the flaps.
The "wings" on the end are supposed to be folded into the a-arm.
The "wings" on the end are supposed to be folded into the a-arm.
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Got any pictures or diagrams?
I need to replace mine someday.
How much are we talking?
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We talk pretty much every day, Dave....
I bet Bob has a diagram loaded somewhere. If not, I can post one later tonite.
I bet Bob has a diagram loaded somewhere. If not, I can post one later tonite.
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My biggest problem was to get those 
push pins to go through the holes on the frame. I had to use a drill bit, but NOT will the drill. I just used the bit, twirled it and ran it up and down a little just to open the hole in the frame a scootch (NOT scotch..that is for drinking).
push pins to go through the holes on the frame. I had to use a drill bit, but NOT will the drill. I just used the bit, twirled it and ran it up and down a little just to open the hole in the frame a scootch (NOT scotch..that is for drinking).
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Dave, above is picture from my project. The shocks don't go thru it. I tucked them inside of the upper control arms (A arm). I resized the picture so it looks weird.
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VikingVette said: My biggest problem was to get those push pins to go through the holes on the frame. I had to use a drill bit, but NOT will the drill. I just used the bit, twirled it and ran it up and down a little just to open the hole in the frame a scootch (NOT scotch..that is for drinking).
push pins to go through the holes on the frame. I had to use a drill bit, but NOT will the drill. I just used the bit, twirled it and ran it up and down a little just to open the hole in the frame a scootch (NOT scotch..that is for drinking).
Breast of luck (oops...dad-gumed evil twin) BEST of luck to you!
David, I also had problems getting the push pins into the inner fender fiberglass, so I used a C-clamp with a small socket on the outside fender area to allow for the long stem. I just tightened on the C-clamp to seat those goofy buggers..............ebo
taught me that!
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