What type of oil are you running with them and how much per strut.I have the stockers out and the strut and new springs ready to go in the morning.



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Any motor oil is fine, even used oil. I forget how much (its in the shop manual), some will overflow out the top when you drop the cartridge in (BTW lower it slowly). This insures no air gap between the strut body and cartridge.

Thanks Carl.

oil?? wat oil?? lol



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fill with oil?! Was I supposed to fill my illuminas with oil before installing them? Sure hope not!

the oil doesnt actually go in the tokiko inserts themselves just in the strut housing(I think it helps to keep the inserts cooler or something)

its optional, i dont remember if i did it or not

In my instructions it says to fill the housing with oil before you install them.Acts like a second dampner.

Mike do you remember what size that gland nut is????I can't find a wrench big enough to fit it. https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...1047683358.gif

My gland nuts are absolutely hu.... oh you mean on the struts? oh....

https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...1047683785.gif I just bought a 18" cresent wrench.That outta do it. https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...#>/biggrin.png

do the seals inside the gland nut off the stocker have to be used with the new ones?I've got it apart right now and don't want to do this twice.

mine came with new nuts so i think i just used those. honestly i dont remeber there being a seal or not



mike

The OEM ones have a seal in them but I think that for the OEM ones only.Have you heard of people using them or should I try without them and see if theres any leaks.Thanks alot mike.



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Why could they not make these a direct replacement instead of a insert.Would be way easier to install.Thankfully its a one time deal. https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...#>/biggrin.png

So am I safe then Mike?

Thanks for all the help you guys.I'll finish the install tommorow after work.Props to all the First gen guys out there with fast responses and info.



Later

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