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.

 

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....