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12-16-2013, 05:35 AM | #1 |
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KW V2 Install Suggestions
I am having a hard time tightening the front top strut nut on the KWs. The strut rod turns every time I attempt to tighten it. Anyone have any suggestions on how to do it?
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12-16-2013, 06:05 AM | #2 |
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12-16-2013, 10:27 AM | #3 |
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Unless you have the special socket it will be tricky. My plan is to use a strap wrench to hold the strut rod while I torque the nut. I also found a passthrough socket wrench at Lowes that would work but that was like $40 with all the parts. Just be sure to apply the proper torque here. It is important to get this right.
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12-16-2013, 12:47 PM | #5 |
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You can also buy a cheap socket and use an angle grinder to cut out the face of the socket to make it look just like the special socket needed....that way you can still use a tourque wrench. You can also use an impact gun but it's not recommended and you won't be able to tourque it properly. I think most shops use the impact though.....
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12-16-2013, 01:37 PM | #7 |
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Couldnt that damage the strut?
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12-16-2013, 03:49 PM | #8 |
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Seriously guys, do not install these nuts with impact drivers!!!! They need to be torqued down properly. Do you really want your strut coming apart on you on the freeway?!? Also, you realize there is a bearing on your strut upper mount right? If you hammer this nut too tight you can destroy this bearing and you need that to work to allow your steering to move.
The spark plug socket idea works too but you should use a hex bit on your torque wrench so you know you have the right torque applied. |
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12-16-2013, 05:27 PM | #9 |
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Thanks for all the responses. No way will I use the impact wrench. Going to look into the home-made approach.
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12-18-2013, 01:47 AM | #10 |
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worked fine for me.. although i was using a makita which is only about 80lb/ft max. you basically do a series of burst fire on the wrench and it slowly tightens it. when it is too tight it will spin the strut rod with the bolt so there is really no worry to over tighten.
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