question about nut that tightens on top of the strut/shock
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question about nut that tightens on top of the strut/shock
I just installed springs. And the front middle nut on top in engine bay doesn't tighten all the way? Is it suppose to be like that? The rod itself will keep spinning with the nut.
I've install a few different cars and normally you can stick an Allen wrench up top and tighten the nut with a wrench. But I don't see it has an Allen type up top.
I've install a few different cars and normally you can stick an Allen wrench up top and tighten the nut with a wrench. But I don't see it has an Allen type up top.
#3
What sort of wrench is going to hold the rod from spinning? Only thing I can think of using some sort of vice grip pliers to hold the tip of the rod and using a wrench to tighten it.
.. Crap I've already put everything back together figuring I could tighten it when I lower the car back down. Seems like I'd need an angle wrench to be able to get to it now ugh.
.. Crap I've already put everything back together figuring I could tighten it when I lower the car back down. Seems like I'd need an angle wrench to be able to get to it now ugh.
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What sort of wrench is going to hold the rod from spinning? Only thing I can think of using some sort of vice grip pliers to hold the tip of the rod and using a wrench to tighten it.
.. Crap I've already put everything back together figuring I could tighten it when I lower the car back down. Seems like I'd need an angle wrench to be able to get to it now ugh.
.. Crap I've already put everything back together figuring I could tighten it when I lower the car back down. Seems like I'd need an angle wrench to be able to get to it now ugh.
A deep angle box wrench for the nut.
A shock rod socket is available, I own one!!:
A137, Socket, Shock Absorber, 3/8" Drive, 1/4" oval width, 29/32" long
#7
Solved. Ending up getting some deep angle wrenches and using a vice grip plier to hold the rod. Was a pain in the butt but it worked.. No more clunks now.
This is the first time I've heard of that shock absorber tool. Autozone didn't have it and they didn't even really know what it was either.
This is the first time I've heard of that shock absorber tool. Autozone didn't have it and they didn't even really know what it was either.
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A deep angle box wrench for the nut.
A shock rod socket is available, I own one!!:
A137, Socket, Shock Absorber, 3/8" Drive, 1/4" oval width, 29/32" long
A shock rod socket is available, I own one!!:
A137, Socket, Shock Absorber, 3/8" Drive, 1/4" oval width, 29/32" long
Thought I'll add a pic. I found a 8mm open ended wrench to be suitable for holding the center rod in place without deforming it. (it's really soft)
Congrats on the OP on getting it off.
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Buy a set of cheap ones at Harbor Freight.
Metric Ratcheting Combo Wrench Set - 7 Piece
Metric Ratcheting Combo Wrench Set - 7 Piece
#14
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Some of the things they sell are complete garbage. Many of the hand tools are adequate, some are very good. You have to know which things are OK. Always read the customer reviews and ask on forums. These are IMO.
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