KYB AGX shock, nut wont tighten
aprather24
12-11-2001, 09:36 PM
Hey guys, I just got done installing my KYB AGX shock with my eibach prokit... I have a 98 civic ex.... my problem is the rear shock nut will not tighten... the shock shaft spins and the nut will not tighten. I tried an impact gun and stuff like that. when I push down on my car the shaft wants to push the rubber gromets up into the trunk. Please help.
b16b bomber
12-11-2001, 10:52 PM
I had the same problem with my tokicos but all you have to do is to apply some pressure on it and then spin slowly...it worked for me :alien:
madtownhonda
12-12-2001, 01:33 AM
you have to use a smaller wrench on the top of the strut and then use a 14mm open ended wrench to tighten the nut....you can't simply use a socket wrench to tighten it
trmi-nate
12-12-2001, 01:03 PM
I think i used a pair of vise grips on the shaft to keep mine from spinning
b16a2si
12-13-2001, 09:38 PM
so, how hard was the installation of your shocks? Is it a pain in the ass?:buck
madtownhonda
12-13-2001, 10:44 PM
the install is easy, it takes me about 2 hours with a buddy
ric
12-15-2001, 07:23 PM
like madtown said there should be an area at the threads where it is filed down on opposite sides. just use a smaller wrench or vice grips in the area only. using vice grips or anything else on the smooth piston surface can knick it and it can tear a seal and damage your strut. and the wont warranty it for that.
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