Enlarging Top Strut Mount Centre Holes For Threaded Section And Nut To Fit

[dori34]

hi guys,

i got aftermarket shocks and they don't fit the OEM strut mount holes as the threaded area is approx 2-3mm larger than OEM.

is it possible to enlarge the centre area so they can fit?

the metal sleeve seems to be one piece with the rubber mount so i am not sure if it can be removed and just run a smaller shim? i guess drilling would be easier.

circled in red, picture used as an example.

any help much appreciated.

Cheers!

[dori34]

anyone got any insight on this?

[simpletool]

In my experience that metal sleeve ISN'T attached to the rubber. Just use some silicone spray and knock it out. You can swap for a thinner shim, or get it machined.

I had to do the opposite and make it tighter. I just used some silicone wrap to fill the gap.

[dori34]

Cheers Simpletool.

just as i thought, but wasn't 100% sure!