Suspension Koni Yellows, Clicks and Adjustment Absolutism
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Just got through drilling the access holes using a 7/8 inch metal-cutting hole saw with a 1/4 inch pilot drill. Location is 2 inches inboard on the frame rail on a line from the rear of the cross brace. Just be sure to keep your wiring harnesses out of the way. To cover, I used black 7/8 inch hole plugs or you can use duct tape. (Anyone wanting hole plugs, just PM me...I've got plenty.) Only problem is the KONI adjustment tool is too short so you'll have to find or fashion another one that will extend deep enough. I got lucky and found an orange Briggs & Stratton "Touch-N-Mow" BS-695951 (or Arnold MTD #BSSK-10) lawnmower starter key that has the exact same slot in the end and has a long enough reach to easily adjust the rear shocks.
(Answered PM on 8/8) VERY astute question! Yes, you can. The centerlines of the holes are 15-1/2" forward of the rear taillight "bulkhead"s. In order to avoid removing the rear side panels, you could drill from the bottom before finally installing the shocks BUT you would have to be very careful so as not to drill into the wiring harnesses on each side. You would also need to find or make and extended adjustment tool with sufficient reach to make the adjustments. Let us know how it goes.
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