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Originally Posted by mgg

Craig, I would agree that I would wait to do the install until you get back. It can prove to be a bit frustrating at times. After thinking about the problem I am having, I am fairly confident that the frame that was exposed by Caters bracket , then removed is not large enough to allow the top bushing to slide forward towards the front of the car. I blieve the top bushing is hitting the frame and this is what is preventing the plate to line up with the holes in the frame. It is about 1/4" shy of lining up. I am goint to get out in the garage today and see if I can measure it with some calipers. I do feel that if I open up the width of the area that was cut out using Carters bracket that this will allow the plate to move enough to line up. I made the assumption that just removing the area exposed in the hole of Carters bracket would give me the clearence needed. I do not think that was a good assumption. The only difference between bolting up the bracket by itself or with the shock installed through it is the bushing. I hope if I enlarge the opening this will allow the bushing to forward enough to make this all line up. ( I knew there was a reason I kept putting off buying coilovers) it is a pain in the ***, and I have not even got to the front yet. It will be worth it in the long run I hope. It is snowing I wouldn't be driving the car anyway. Bob has been good friend coming over and working on the car. It is much more fun with two rather than being by yourself. It is easier to laugh off problems! I will keep you posted.

Thanks for sharing your thoughts and I hope it all works out. Yes, I will definitely wait until I have the right location and resources before I tackle this project. It is great that you have all the help from here and at your location as I can't imagine facing this alone. Sounds like a good winter project and it will be worthwhile in the end and trying to figure it all out. Best wishes.