 How do I tighten nut on top of strut?, nut on to of strut |
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 Jul 15, 2007 - 6:01 PM
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How do i tighten the nut on the top of the strut shaft withought the shaft moving?(KYB STRUTS)
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Jul 15, 2007 - 7:41 PM
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hmm i think i know what your talking about...heres what i did
place crowbar or similar shaped metal rod between any 2 of the 3 smaller surrounding bolts to anchor it and prevent it from rotating (i pushed mine into the grass for more support. then use a large socket wrench (i used a torque wrench) to tighten This post has been edited by forkee: Jul 15, 2007 - 7:49 PM --------------------  |
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Jul 15, 2007 - 8:13 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 22, '05 From Turlock, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE(forkee @ Jul 15, 2007 - 7:41 PM) [snapback]578886[/snapback] hmm i think i know what your talking about...heres what i did place crowbar or similar shaped metal rod between any 2 of the 3 smaller surrounding bolts to anchor it and prevent it from rotating (i pushed mine into the grass for more support. then use a large socket wrench (i used a torque wrench) to tighten I might try that, there has to be a better way. The top of the shaft has a hex like hole, I tried all the metric and standard hex wrenches but none of them fit correctly Here is a pic of what i'm talking about:  
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Jul 16, 2007 - 1:49 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 9, '03 From Dayton, OH Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
If the shaft is spinning then its not seated into the top strut mount properly.
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Jul 16, 2007 - 2:19 PM
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I used an electric impact gun. It spins it faster than the shock can rotate so actually tightens it
QUOTE(eggman40 @ Jul 16, 2007 - 12:17 PM) [snapback]579155[/snapback] I used an electric impact gun. It spins it faster than the shock can rotate so actually tightens it Edit: if you dont have impact gun, i would tighten it the best you can, then slowly drive it to a shop that does have an air gun. then just take the right socket with you. Just make sure its not too tight. |
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Jul 16, 2007 - 2:40 PM
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If the strut is moving, YOU DID NOT INSTALL IT CORRECTLY.
the strut slides into the perch so that it WILL NOT ROTATE take it back out and install it correctly. |
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Jul 16, 2007 - 3:21 PM
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QUOTE If the strut is moving, YOU DID NOT INSTALL IT CORRECTLY. the strut slides into the perch so that it WILL NOT ROTATE take it back out and install it correctly. Word. It should only move up and down.. not spin. I used Air tools 
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Jul 16, 2007 - 3:29 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 22, '05 From Turlock, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Thanks for the input, I will make sure to take the strut back apart and put the mount on correctly so the piston won't spin so then I can tighten it. Thanks for the tips.
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Jul 16, 2007 - 3:36 PM
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Enthusiast Joined May 22, '03 From NOVA Currently Offline Reputation: 16 (100%) |
QUOTE(95CelicaST @ Jul 16, 2007 - 4:21 PM) [snapback]579188[/snapback] QUOTE If the strut is moving, YOU DID NOT INSTALL IT CORRECTLY. the strut slides into the perch so that it WILL NOT ROTATE take it back out and install it correctly. Word. It should only move up and down.. not spin. I used Air tools air tools FTW |
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Jul 17, 2007 - 10:40 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 18, '06 From NB, Canada Currently Offline Reputation: 12 (100%) |
A bas strut mount might also be the reason it rotates, as the notch where the cylinder enter might be damage. Happened to me.
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