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Installing KYB inserts in front struts
Posted: 30 May 2017 18:28
by MikeRotherham
The closure nut that comes with the KYB insert is just a little over 50mm.
How did people install these with regard to torqueing the nut to the correct setting 81 Nm?
Re: Installing KYB inserts in front struts
Posted: 30 May 2017 22:27
by saabfast
I just did it tight with a large pair of stillsons IIRC. Don't forget to punch the dimple to lock it, I did and keep waiting for it to come undone! In this day and age maybe threadlock would be a better solution.
Re: Installing KYB inserts in front struts
Posted: 31 May 2017 11:02
by Spike
Did mine with a large pair of stilsons, and touch wood so far so good.
Re: Installing KYB inserts in front struts
Posted: 31 May 2017 11:08
by Spike
If you're that worried about the actually setting these might be ok for a single use
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/14pc-Large-Cr ... xyDEVSc2r5
Re: Installing KYB inserts in front struts
Posted: 01 Jun 2017 15:52
by FI Spyder
After securing the bottom in a vise (in such a way that doesn't damage any parts) I just tightened it as much as I could with a pipe wrench and 2' extension bar as much as I could using Loctite on the threads. That was in 2011.
Re: Installing KYB inserts in front struts
Posted: 01 Jun 2017 22:34
by moestr7v8
When I fitted my KYB front struts I tightened the nuts with a pair of stilsons as well, and then punched the dimple in to lock the nuts,about a year later when the car went for it's mot there was movement on the drivers side when we checked the nut had come loose, so this time I used Loctite threadloc then retightened again with the stilsons that was three years ago and it is still okay, so,I would always reccomend using Loctite on the strut nuts.
I hope this helps.
Cheers
Moe