mindys
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Everyone - Is the socket shown on post 68 needed to do the install??Guys... Invest in one of these and be done with it.
I'll be bold and say yes. This bit made the install a snap.Everyone - Is the socket shown on post 68 needed to do the install??
It will help with removing and torquing it down correctly. If you are confident (and Steeda instruction says NOT TO DO IT), you can just torque the nut down with and impact. Light burst until it stops and then one little trigger did it for me. I using a Dewalt 20V Brushless XR too :lol:Everyone - Is the socket shown on post 68 needed to do the install??
Yes the socket shown on post #68 will allow you to fully tighten the locking nut. Without access to the hex on the shock shaft the shaft will turn before the nut is fully tightened. I had one of the locking nuts come loose after only about 75 miles. For a short term fix a friend of mine made one of these sockets from a 21mm deep socket using a cutoff grinder. The socket is well worth the money, about $20 shipped but it took about 10 days to get it.. Also i always keep mine in my tool kit in my car.Everyone - Is the socket shown on post 68 needed to do the install??
That’s what I did, too. No problems here.It will help with removing and torquing it down correctly. If you are confident (and Steeda instruction says NOT TO DO IT), you can just torque the nut down with and impact. Light burst until it stops and then one little trigger did it for me. I using a Dewalt 20V Brushless XR too :lol:
No problems after about 3000 miles so far. Car only have 4000 miles tho. :cheers:
Hey Lou,Thanks everyone ... ordered. $39 shipping on a $15 part plus I'll get nailed with duties, brokerage, taxes etc ... it'll be $100 CAD once it's all done. :doh:
Well damn, and I just put in an order for the shock mounts a few days ago lol. Pretty damn nice though!Hello All:
We're happy to make available, the Steeda Dust Covers for the Rear Shock Mounts!
- Protects from dirt and grime
- Prevents water & debris from affecting the bearing and nut
- Easy to install
https://www.steeda.com/Steeda-Dust-Covers-For-Billet-Rear-Shock-Mounts_p_15419.html
Best Regards,
TJ
If for some reason, they haven't shipped - give us a call, we can always add themWell damn, and I just put in an order for the shock mounts a few days ago lol. Pretty damn nice though!
I pulled the trigger on these yesterday too! Couldn't pass up the President Day sale.Hello All:
We're happy to make available, the Steeda Dust Covers for the Rear Shock Mounts!
- Protects from dirt and grime
- Prevents water & debris from affecting the bearing and nut
- Easy to install
https://www.steeda.com/Steeda-Dust-Covers-For-Billet-Rear-Shock-Mounts_p_15419.html
Best Regards,
TJ
That's like selling me a shoe and making me pay extra for the shoe laces!! LolHello All:
We're happy to make available, the Steeda Dust Covers for the Rear Shock Mounts!
- Protects from dirt and grime
- Prevents water & debris from affecting the bearing and nut
- Easy to install
https://www.steeda.com/Steeda-Dust-Covers-For-Billet-Rear-Shock-Mounts_p_15419.html
Best Regards,
TJ