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yaris1F8 · 08-07-2013, 09:50 PM

Ok but what if i put it tighter... iv given it couple of turns...

Tell me CTScott does the front end need to be off the ground to tighten up the top shocks.. do i have to use the hex also to tourq it ?

CTScott · 08-07-2013, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by yaris1F8

Ok but what if i put it tighter... iv given it couple of turns...

Tell me CTScott does the front end need to be off the ground to tighten up the top shocks.. do i have to use the hex also to tourq it ?

I don't think it would hurt it to over torque it a bit, since the strut shaft is mighty tough steel.

You don't have to have it off the ground to tighten them.

If the shaft looks to be rotating then you have to use the allen wrench. If you are using a socket, it is very difficult to tell if it is rotating.

yaris1F8 · 08-07-2013, 10:48 PM

I purchased a set of box end keys... at sears, craftsman life time warranty .. so with this i can see if the hex is turning.. The shock is nice and tight now.. Since i have a small slope in my garage ill check it tomorrow when i pull her out..

Why were the back shocks so lose..? I was moving them with my hand.. but now they are nice and tight..

yaris1F8 · 08-09-2013, 03:24 AM

Ok after tightening up all the shocks, car is going a lot smoother.. now ill have to tighten up the ball joints and tye rod end..

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08-07-2013, 09:50 PM	#1
yaris1F8 Drives: Yaris 1F8 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Canada Posts: 80	Ok but what if i put it tighter... iv given it couple of turns... Tell me CTScott does the front end need to be off the ground to tighten up the top shocks.. do i have to use the hex also to tourq it ?

08-07-2013, 10:48 PM	#3
yaris1F8 Drives: Yaris 1F8 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Canada Posts: 80	I purchased a set of box end keys... at sears, craftsman life time warranty .. so with this i can see if the hex is turning.. The shock is nice and tight now.. Since i have a small slope in my garage ill check it tomorrow when i pull her out.. Why were the back shocks so lose..? I was moving them with my hand.. but now they are nice and tight..

08-09-2013, 03:24 AM	#4
yaris1F8 Drives: Yaris 1F8 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Canada Posts: 80	Ok after tightening up all the shocks, car is going a lot smoother.. now ill have to tighten up the ball joints and tye rod end..