Shock Help Quick!

MT1083

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Sep 16, 2003

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Jun 30, 2005

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• Jun 30, 2005

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I'm installing my Bilstein shocks now and the top nut won't torque down because the rod that is threads onto keeps spinning. The dust cover is already on and I don't see any way to tighten the top nut without the dust cover already on. How do I keep the rod from spinning so that I can torque down the nut? I need to have this done really quick. Thanks!

 

DropTopPony

Noob Slayer

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Jun 30, 2005

#2

• Jun 30, 2005

• #2

i had a friend hold the dust cover and shock with channel lock pliers....don't tighten too much. make sure to torque it to spec.

 

Roush97

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look at the top of the rod above the threads. it should either except a allen wrench in the top or will be elongated that you can put on a small screwdriver either 6 or 7mm.

 

MT1083

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I looked at the top and there is a place for a torx wrench. Thanks for the help!

 

Roush97

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not a problem