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10-19-2011, 09:34 PM #1
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shock install question
I just finished installing my rear shocks/springs and I have a question. On ls1howto it never says how tight to tighten the top shock nut. How tight is good? I tightened it until it started clamping on the rubber piece, is that good enough?
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10-19-2011, 09:55 PM #2
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i did this few weeks ago,, i did till the nut stop spinning..
ls1howto has a great writeup on that,, thanks to that i got it done.
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10-20-2011, 05:50 AM #3
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Okay I guess I need to tighten it some more, although one side is already digging into the rubber.
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10-20-2011, 06:02 AM #4
Look for the torque specs, than you can't go wrong
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10-20-2011, 10:28 AM #5
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How do I torque it down with a torque wrench if the shaft keeps spinning? I was using vice grips to keep it from spinning but I was just using regular wrench not a socket style wrench.
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10-20-2011, 12:27 PM #6
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10-20-2011, 01:42 PM #7
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Originally Posted by Danger731:2711535Last edited by 98TransAmWs-6; 10-20-2011 at 01:44 PM.
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10-20-2011, 01:46 PM #8
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Just tighten the nut until the rubber gromet starts to push out a little. Don't crush it but don't leave it loose. just squeeze it a little. There is no torque specs for shocks.
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10-20-2011, 01:49 PM #9
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Originally Posted by 2002ssslp:2711559
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10-21-2011, 05:18 AM #10
After 500 miles take another look at it to make sure it was tightend enough then you will be "good to go".
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10-25-2011, 03:47 PM #11
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I have another question but with the front, I read through the guide on ls1howto and I am stuck on getting the ball joint on the spindle off. I don't have a pickle fork, anyone have a suggestion on something else to use and perhaps a better way to get it off?
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10-25-2011, 04:35 PM #12
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The correct way to break the ball joint lose is to use a pickle fork but you may be able to use a BFH on the BJ nut after you loosen it up. I would borrow one from a friend or Auto Zone or you can buy one from Sears or a parts store for about 12 dollars. Just be safe.
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10-25-2011, 05:29 PM #13
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10-25-2011, 06:35 PM #14
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Alright I guess I will buy a pickle fork tomorrow then. Sorry if I sound dumb with this question but I am asking because I am worried about breaking something. How am I suppose to wedge the pickle fork? I couldn't tell from the pictures on the guide on ls1howto.
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10-26-2011, 05:32 AM #15
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Pull the wheel, remove the brake rotor and leave the steering colum unlocked so you can move the spindle. Remember to use a jack to support the LCA and bang away.
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11-09-2011, 12:24 PM #16
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I have another question my spring perch won't go on my new shocks, is there a trick to get it to slide down the shaft and onto the little ring? I pushed it on at the top and it's tight but it won't go any further. I tried tapping it with a hammer but it seems to fall off when I do that. Any suggestions would be great.
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12-26-2011, 07:25 PM #17
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i know this is old but i just did shocks , struts , sway bar end links , tires ( Michelin pilots plus Z rated ) and a trans mount . i tightened it ( rear ) till it stoped turning with a vice grip on the top shaft . my KYB ... KYB Americas Corporation Shocks & Struts | Products | Gas-a-JustĀ©.... rears came with 2 nuts for the top per side , as to "double nut" the top to prevent loosening ??? i also got the factory struts out without breaking the ball joint ??? . the top or the passenger side strut looked like it was submerged in the ocean . the nut was so rusted it had to be cut off with a wheel . obviously a spring compressor was in use . my car rides better than a new car !!! ive owned it since new (3 miles)
Last edited by twozs; 12-26-2011 at 07:57 PM.
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