When you install the sturts how much do you tighten the nut on top? I dont want ot tighten too much that it will blow the struts. they are blue tokicos with red tokico springs.
#21510, "RE: strut/spring install." In response to Reply # 0
If you're talking about the nut that fastens onto the top of the strut which somewhat compresses the spring, you can't blow the strut by tightening it too much. Just don't strip it.
#21570, "RE: strut/spring install." In response to Reply # 3
If that rod is hollow be VERY careful. Also be sure to lock the rod with a wrench and turn the nut. You don't want the piston in the strut turning. Don't use an impact wrench.
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#21575, "RE: strut/spring install." In response to Reply # 4
Originally posted by etx If that rod is hollow be VERY careful. Also be sure to lock the rod with a wrench and turn the nut. You don't want the piston in the strut turning. Don't use an impact wrench.
Good point, but when you lock the rod with a wrench (or visegrips) to keep it from turning, do NOT do it in a spot where the rod is able to go into the strut. For instance, grip the very top of the rod to keep it from turning while you tighten the nut. If you grip the part of the rod where it goes into the strut upon spring compression, it will MAJORLY kill the seal and definetely void any warranty that you may have. If you bought the Tokico Blues read the bright-ass orange sticker on them .
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