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Old Sep 3, 2012 | 08:11 PM
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I just finished installing my new shotgun shocks in my '05 Night Train. Works great. Kinda late so no test ride yet.

One quick question. I tightened the shoulder bolts as tight as I can get em, but there is still a small gap between the head of the bolt, and the eyelet. I can wiggle the washer pretty easily. Is this normal? I'm assuming it's to allow the eyelet to move on the shoulder of the bolt. I just want to make sure. I believe it was the same way on the stockers.
 
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Old Sep 4, 2012 | 12:33 PM
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Not sure but I would call JD he could tell you what's up.
 
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Old Sep 4, 2012 | 06:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Rokkerhead
I just finished installing my new shotgun shocks in my '05 Night Train. Works great. Kinda late so no test ride yet.

One quick question. I tightened the shoulder bolts as tight as I can get em, but there is still a small gap between the head of the bolt, and the eyelet. I can wiggle the washer pretty easily. Is this normal? I'm assuming it's to allow the eyelet to move on the shoulder of the bolt. I just want to make sure. I believe it was the same way on the stockers.
you are correct the shoulder bolts act as an axle.
 
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Old Sep 6, 2012 | 01:22 PM
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Nice job Rokker! Make sure you head on over to the Night Train picture thread and post up some pics and introduce yourself.
 
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