lowering springs install problem

[jfolsom28]

So I took everything off fine. But I'm trying to put the stut mount back on and its just beinh a pain in the ass. Any tips?

 

[jfolsom28]

I'm having a hard time getting the wrench to hold down the bolt on the bottom mainly any better tool to use

 

[byronj]

Pics and details might help.

 

[JScheier]

With the OEM perch, you really need to hit it with an impact to get the nut on and then torque to spec. Do you happen to have a strap wrench? You can use the strap wrench on the strut shaft and then hit the upper nut with an impact. Be aware that if you scratch or gouge the shaft, it can result in damaging the strut seals and lead to strut failure.

 

[Justin]

if you are talking about the nut that goes on the strut shaft and holds on the strut mount then this is what I do. I take a rag through the spring and put it around the shaft and using a big pair of channel locks grab the shaft to hold it still then hit it with my impact gun and its on. this of coarse is done while the spring compressors are in place.

 

[jfolsom28]

Both of those ideas sound good another thing how far am I suppose to tighten it down? Till it stops?

 

[Justin]

Both of those ideas sound good another thing how far am I suppose to tighten it down? Till it stops?

yeah at 49ftlbs I believe is what you want to torque it to. I dont I just zip it on with my impact gun and call it good. then release the compressors. be careful of the ball bearings......

 

[ArizonaBOSS]

I'm assuming you're using a spring compressor?

 

[Justin]

I'm assuming you're using a spring compressor?

I hope so if your not DO NOT TAKE THAT NUT OFF WITHOUT IT!!!!!!

 

[jfolsom28]

All done

 

[Justin]

looks great. I really want those springs. did you do an adjustable panhard bar?

 

[jfolsom28]

Ya I did the bmr adjustable

 

[Justin]

I used the same bar on mine. Had to pull it over a quarter inch to get it centered.