Issues with my Tokico Illuminas- Please advise
#1
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.
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.
#3
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
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