Shock Mount Caution

[Railroad]

I have Koni shocks on the front of my Mk IV roadster.
To install the shock on the lower control arms, I had to remove some metal on the tops of the mount flanges to get the shock bolt holes to line up.
While doing some adjusting on the front shocks, I noticed the bottom of the shocks, both sides, had some nice gouges from the shock mount flanges, from the suspension traveling up and down.
I had to pull both shocks and take some more metal from the mounts to clear the shock bottoms when the suspension goes through its range of travel.

If I had not removed some metal prior to shock installation, I think it could have ruptured the shock.

I do have the double adjustable Koni's so the tube may be larger than other models.

[BadAsp427]

Are you talking about this? CLICK HERE (https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showthread.php?29472-Carl-s-20th-Anniversary-8690-10-000-miles-With-Jeff-Kleiner&p=337608&viewfull=1#post337608)

[edwardb]

Are you talking about this? CLICK HERE (https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showthread.php?29472-Carl-s-20th-Anniversary-8690-10-000-miles-With-Jeff-Kleiner&p=337608&viewfull=1#post337608)

If that's the issue, it's been addressed and fixed. The LCA's from my Gen 3 Coupe build, received 2+ years ago, had that area relieved out of the box. I didn't have to do anything. Also have the double adjustable shocks on my Coupe and they clear.

[Railroad]

BadAsp427 & edwardb, yes that is the same issue. I too, found edwardb's post and thought I removed enough material.
Just cautioning those that did the same as me and did not allow enough clearance.
Good to hear F5 corrected.

Thanks for the replies clarifying what I was trying to say.