Rear shock bolt access hole size 71-74 Cuda

[70chall440]

I am sure it has been covered here but I cannot find it, does anyone know what the hole size is for the rear shock bolt access hole in the trunk for a 71-74 Cuda (am sure it is the same for 71-74 Challengers as well). I know the ply is 1 7/8" but I do not think this is the hole size.

[73440]

Let me run out to the garage and see if I can find that size.
Gotta pull her out of the garage to get a better look .

[70chall440]

Greatly appreciate it.

[73440]

I can't post a photo from phone ,but I took everything out of the trunk and I noticed it looks like the trunk floor has been replaced but this trunk floor does not have the access holes for the shocks. I did find some Rust spots though under the trunk mat.

[70chall440]

Well that sucks (no holes and the rust)... I appreciate you trying.

[73440]

Yeah sorry.
At least it looks like just surface rust.

Found an easy Android photo resizer, called Photo and Picture Resizer,  just now so that helps .

[70chall440]

Need to neutralize that rust.

I found out that the hole size is 1 3/4.

Thanks for the picture.

[73440]

Yes, I fixed the garage lights and made a little more room , so will be able to work on that rust easier.
The size makes sense so the plug fits tight.
May drill holes while in there also. Current shocks are terrible.

[70chall440]

I was never a big fan of those holes or attempting to remove the shocks through them better said mainly because there is a nut on the other side and you need 2 people to get it out many times. On my car you can get the bolt out from under the car on the drivers side but I ended up putting a mount for my fuel lines in a spot on the passenger side that makes getting to the bolt very difficult. So, I am going to have to access it through the trunk I think.

On this car I have Strange coil overs in the rear bc it has a 4 link, on my Challenger I have Bilsteins which are awesome. I have KYBs on it and they absolutely SUCKED. I would have went with QA1's but it came down to money.

[73440]

Been following your build, definitely not stock suspension so adjustment needed.
Yep , looking at Bilsteins , Viking and QA1 , one day.
On the rust found a product from PPG  , GFX 744 Corroklean 44, citrus based product that I will give a try.

[70chall440]

Been following your build, definitely not stock suspension so adjustment needed.
Yep , looking at Bilsteins , Viking and QA1 , one day.
On the rust found a product from PPG  , GFX 744 Corroklean 44, citrus based product that I will give a try.

Excellent, hope it works out for you.