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Old Oct 26, 2009 | 11:16 PM
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If the entire shaft turns when trying to torque the top nut.....try getting someone to gently sit on or press down as hard as they can on the corner being tightened...
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Old Oct 26, 2009 | 11:29 PM
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You are going to be SOOOOOOOOOOO jazzed when you get your coilovers right - I promise !
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Old Oct 26, 2009 | 11:32 PM
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Chris,

Originally Posted by Rag-Top Rick
If the entire shaft turns when trying to torque the top nut.....try getting someone to gently sit on or press down as hard as they can on the corner being tightened...
... or take it to your shop and have the boys gently use and air gun to tighten..
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Old Oct 27, 2009 | 10:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Blue Blood
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... or take it to your shop and have the boys gently use and air gun to tighten..
Did this too and it still turns.
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Old Oct 28, 2009 | 02:28 AM
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It requires a very high rpm 3/8 air gun....note I said gun not air ratchet..
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