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 Nov 10 2004, 07:07 AM
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newbie Group: Members Posts: 4 Joined: 10-November 04 Member No.: 536  |
Hi,
I need to replace my lower shock nuts for my front and rear shocks. I was wondering what strength I need to get. I've always heard grade 8 is the strength to go with. Will I need to get washers to go with the front shock's nuts? because the nuts on there now have the round bottom to them. Right now I'm just using stainless steel nuts from ace hardware and I realized they might not be strong enough. Thanks! |
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Nov 10 2004, 02:50 PM
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Engine and Tools Moderator  Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,859 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Lebanon TN Member No.: 6 |
I don't think those nuts see any load
On the rear they just prevent the shock from sliding off the bolt. The bolt is what takes all the load. |
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Nov 11 2004, 04:23 PM
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newbie Group: Members Posts: 4 Joined: 10-November 04 Member No.: 536 |
How about the front lower shock nuts? They require 48 ft Lbs of torque. Is a normal stainless steel nut gonna be strong enough?
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Nov 11 2004, 05:14 PM
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Veteran Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,640 Joined: 25-December 03 From: Louisville, KY Member No.: 40 |
Well the front lower shock bolts are metric so they're 10.9 class. Use the approriate hardware.
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Nov 12 2004, 05:28 AM
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newbie Group: Members Posts: 4 Joined: 10-November 04 Member No.: 536 |
alright. simple enough. I wasnt sure what the 10.9 meant. Thanks for the replys
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