1968 Camaro w/ Hotchkis 1.5 Street Performance Shocks

[Surfman423]

Before I start cutting or grinding can someone fill me in a bit? I ordered a set of the 1.5 Street Performance for my Camaro. I am still running factory A-Arms and the bottom of the front shock will not fit through the hole in the bottom of the A-Arm. The base of the shock just above the bolt holes is too big to fit through. There were no instructions included with the shocks so I'm not sure if it is common to have to remove a little metal from the inside of the hole to clearance them or if something is just not right. Thoughts???