I am currently in the process of replacing all my shocks/struts with brand new Bilsteins. I am working on the rear shocks and I've hit a little snag.
I have the old shock off and I'm attempting to install the new Bilstein shock. I am having some trouble with the nut that comes with it that you use to bolt the shock to the trunk. I can get the nut a little ways on by hand and then I have to start using a wrench. The problem is I have already messed up one shock trying to install it. The shocks have a hex hole in the top of the shaft that you put a hex key into during the install. The hex key keeps the piston of the shock from turning while you tighten the bolt. The first shock I had so much difficulty getting the nut on I accidenlty stripped out the hex hole. I am not having much better luck with the second shock though I have been extremely careful not to put any significant amount of pressure on the hex key. Can anyone tell me what I am doing wrong? Why am I having so much trouble getting this installed? Thanks in advance.
Justin
I have the old shock off and I'm attempting to install the new Bilstein shock. I am having some trouble with the nut that comes with it that you use to bolt the shock to the trunk. I can get the nut a little ways on by hand and then I have to start using a wrench. The problem is I have already messed up one shock trying to install it. The shocks have a hex hole in the top of the shaft that you put a hex key into during the install. The hex key keeps the piston of the shock from turning while you tighten the bolt. The first shock I had so much difficulty getting the nut on I accidenlty stripped out the hex hole. I am not having much better luck with the second shock though I have been extremely careful not to put any significant amount of pressure on the hex key. Can anyone tell me what I am doing wrong? Why am I having so much trouble getting this installed? Thanks in advance.
Justin