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Mar 22, 2012 | 12:52 AM

NARIMAN

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shock install

i installed the shocks and on one side the upper bolt is spinning together with the shock

how to tighten that bolt so shock will not spin , what tool to use?
thanks

Mar 22, 2012 | 01:49 AM

Bill Curlee

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On TOP of the shock rod there should be two flats for a wrench or a HEX or a allen hole to hold the rod. Take a look. Hold the top of the rod with (what ever tool it requires) while tightening the nut.

Mar 22, 2012 | 10:11 AM

LFZ

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Go to O'Riellys and get the shock absorber tool.

Mar 22, 2012 | 11:56 AM

Mike's LS3

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Originally Posted by LFZ

Go to O'Riellys and get the shock absorber tool.

It made my shock change easier and reduced the cursing dramatically.

Mar 22, 2012 | 01:46 PM

FloydSummerOf68

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Originally Posted by Bill Curlee

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Originally Posted by LFZ

Go to O'Riellys and get the shock absorber tool.

Looks like a waste of money. It doesn't take any longer to do it with the proper hex/allen tool.

Mar 22, 2012 | 01:54 PM

el es tu

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Quote:

Originally Posted by NARIMAN

i installed the shocks and on one side the upper bolt is spinning together with the shock

how to tighten that bolt so shock will not spin , what tool to use?
thanks

you have to hold the pin top in place while undoing or tightening the nut

i tried vise grips and every wrench available without success, then I found you really need to get a socket thats made in the shape of the top of the pin.

I think it was 2 to 3 bucks from napa.

Mar 22, 2012 | 05:04 PM

LFZ

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Originally Posted by FloydSummerOf68

Looks like a waste of money. It doesn't take any longer to do it with the proper hex/allen tool.

You're right if he is taking off or installing an aftermarket shock, but the stock shocks have a rectangular shaped end which makes life a lot easier when using the tool.