I have modified front spindles with coilovers and tokico bz1086 strut inserts. I'm using them in conjunction with RE Speed camber plates.
My problem: I simply cannot tighten the upper nut. Of course the strut piston starts to spin before the nut seats. It's a real PITA. I went out and purchased high quality strap wrenches to hold the piston/shaft but they aren't sufficient. It still spins before the bolt tightens. Am I missing something? It does look as though the insert could use a special wrench or socket of some kind since a section of the end is notched. I haven't installed the wheels and dropped the car on the ground but other than that I've tried everything I can think of. Would that really make much of a difference? Thanks for any and all help fellas. http://img440.imageshack.us/img440/7...1257xx2.th.jpg http://img440.imageshack.us/img440/5...1256qm8.th.jpg |
that nut looks tight, are you sure you have all the right spacers and hardware in there?
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Originally Posted by j9fd3s' post='909028' date='Oct 2 2008, 09:43 AM
that nut looks tight, are you sure you have all the right spacers and hardware in there?
hey i found by using my air impact wrench ,the nut tightened before the shock spins...cant be done by hand thanks |
Yep, a good impact wrench seems to be the way to go....
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