I have just bought this 1972 chevelle 2 years ago and changing the front and rear shocks. On the rear they have coil over shocks, when mounting my new ones it looks like they made new hole obove the stock hole. Do I install them in the stock hole or do I intstall them in the hole they made? The old ones where intalled in the hole they made, does anyone know why they would make new holes? Thanks

It is most likely that new holes were put in to work with some incorrect shock. The coilover spring on the shock is probably to raise the rear and puts extra stress on the shock mounting points-- a bad idea. Get the correct new shocks and put them in the original holes. Also, check the shock mounting points on the rear axle for cracks. These can be found on cars that use air shocks and anything else that adds stress.

I have just bought this 1972 chevelle 2 years ago and changing the front and rear shocks. On the rear they have coil over shocks, when mounting my new ones it looks like they made new hole obove the stock hole. Do I install them in the stock hole or do I intstall them in the hole they made? The old ones where intalled in the hole they made, does anyone know why they would make new holes? Thanks

Welcome to TC.........do you have coil-over shock suspension or overload springs on the shocks?

I have a coil-over shock suspension, but there was also the coil-over shocks when I bought the car

Does you car also have the standard rear spring that mounts above and in front of the axle?

If it does not have the standard spring and truly has a coil over rear suspension that uses the rear shock mount, don't drive it very far from home.

The shock mount is not designed to support the whole weight of the car all the time and will fail.

If it does have the normal rear springs and you have purchased new, correct shocks, use the lower hole after inspecting carefully for cracks in the shock mount.

Post some pictures so we can see what you are talking about.