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Hcd3ss · 03-14-2022, 11:41 AM

I upgraded my upper shock mount in the rear of my 2011 SS. The new mounts have oblong mounting holes. So it seems that there is a discrepancy on the exact mounting location, since they can essentially twist a little before completely locking down the mounting bolts.. how should this be handled?

gtstorey · 03-14-2022, 11:51 AM

What did you upgrade to? Although I don't know that it matters for a shock mount. It isn't like the front that can change camber and caster.

Joe.G · 03-14-2022, 08:31 PM

Curious what mounts you went with as well, I Just got a Z/28 set. I am not aware of any adjustment or movement.

JolantaAgata · 03-31-2022, 01:41 PM

He said they have oblong holes

fz4k98 · 04-01-2022, 09:39 AM

Are the oblong holes all in the same direction? and are there any holes that are not?

If some are in one direction and others are in a direction 90 degrees to the others it will still hold in place. If there is one small round hole and others are oblong it will also hold in place.

Can you post a pic?

gtstorey · 04-01-2022, 10:24 AM

Hcd3ss hasn't posted since he started this thread.

kevint · 04-02-2022, 02:30 PM

They help with getting the bolts up into the body. It's pretty tight up there.

03-14-2022, 11:41 AM	#1
Hcd3ss Drives: 2011 camaro 2ss/RS Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Waycross, Ga Posts: 80	Rear upper shock mount question I upgraded my upper shock mount in the rear of my 2011 SS. The new mounts have oblong mounting holes. So it seems that there is a discrepancy on the exact mounting location, since they can essentially twist a little before completely locking down the mounting bolts.. how should this be handled?

03-14-2022, 08:31 PM	#3
Joe.G Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 6SP Ashen Grey Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: NY Posts: 1,763	Curious what mounts you went with as well, I Just got a Z/28 set. I am not aware of any adjustment or movement. __________________ GM 3.91/TrueTrac OEM ZL1 Rims, 6 Piston Brakes & Side Skirts.ACST4 Splitter/Deflectors NPP M2W,GM Short Throw,GPI Ported Rod Mod,BO White PTB,CAI/JRE Scoop, GC Aluminum DS,Stainless Works Ceramic LTH/HiFlo Cats, Hotckis 1" Springs & Chassis Max Brace BMR Adjustable Swaybars,Trailing Arms, Adjustable Toe Rod, LCA & Z28 UCA Bushings Hendrix Solid Cradle Bushings Pedders Radius Rod Inserts Strut tower brace, Moroso Catch Can,SCT X4 Dynosteve,Remote Clutch reservoir,Hero Smoked Tail and 3rd Brake Light, Diode Dynamic SL1 Fog Lights AeroForce Dual gauge/Autometer pillar mount.

03-14-2022, 11:51 AM	#2
gtstorey Drives: 2010 Camaro SS2,L99, LSA SC Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 2,450	What did you upgrade to? Although I don't know that it matters for a shock mount. It isn't like the front that can change camber and caster.

03-31-2022, 01:41 PM	#4
JolantaAgata Drives: Volvo Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: France Posts: 1	He said they have oblong holes

04-01-2022, 09:39 AM	#5
fz4k98 Drives: 2013 1ss Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: WI. Posts: 569	Are the oblong holes all in the same direction? and are there any holes that are not? If some are in one direction and others are in a direction 90 degrees to the others it will still hold in place. If there is one small round hole and others are oblong it will also hold in place. Can you post a pic?

04-01-2022, 10:24 AM	#6
gtstorey Drives: 2010 Camaro SS2,L99, LSA SC Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 2,450	Hcd3ss hasn't posted since he started this thread.

04-02-2022, 02:30 PM	#7
kevint Drives: 2013 1SS Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 745	They help with getting the bolts up into the body. It's pretty tight up there.