R Shock retaining nut - opinions? |
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R Shock retaining nut - opinions? |
bandjoey |
Oct 30 2009, 09:32 PM
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bandjoey Group: Members Posts: 4,929 Joined: 26-September 07 From: Bedford Tx Member No.: 8,156 Region Association: Southwest Region |
this looks like not enough threads poking through.. What do you think? I tightened the spring retention -looks like a valve- nut down tight. Is something not lined up right or what?
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6freak |
Oct 30 2009, 10:50 PM
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MR.C Group: Members Posts: 4,740 Joined: 19-March 08 From: Tacoma WA Member No.: 8,829 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I think mine have more threads show`n..you did hold the shock stud firm when you tight`n the nut? Lots of variables with shocks and all ,,, just thought i would throw something out there for ya
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6freak |
Oct 30 2009, 10:56 PM
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MR.C Group: Members Posts: 4,740 Joined: 19-March 08 From: Tacoma WA Member No.: 8,829 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
just looked Mine`s not much more then that but mine`s more round and is hex head
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ME733 |
Nov 1 2009, 12:27 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 842 Joined: 25-June 08 From: Atlanta Ga. Member No.: 9,209 Region Association: South East States |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) ....IT appears that the ..."LOCK NUT" has a much taller upper section, with the plastic/teflon enclosed., this would account for some of the threads not being exposed....And the rubber bushing appears to be "Taller" than a O.E.M. part. (it,s possable the nut is not completely tightened.)....the nut is definately not O.E.M. sized , therefore I am assuming the upper bushings, have been replaced also.....for your consideration. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif)
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bandjoey |
Nov 1 2009, 10:08 PM
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bandjoey Group: Members Posts: 4,929 Joined: 26-September 07 From: Bedford Tx Member No.: 8,156 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Did a little measuring today. The original factory shock, from top of the spring mount to the top of the threads, is 1/2" longer than the Koni shock. Also, the rubber donut here is Oem. I'm going to see if I can find a shorter 'lock nut' and
what do you think about shaving about 4-5mm off the top of the donut? P.s. Here are the shocks on the car when I bought it, and they look like original equipment, so I think the donut is factory. No reason (normally) for anyone to chanage this out. Attached image(s) |
jt914-6 |
Nov 1 2009, 10:48 PM
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Driving & working on teeners 41 years Group: Members Posts: 1,786 Joined: 3-May 08 From: Bryant, Arkansas Member No.: 9,003 Region Association: South East States |
Bill, Here is a shot of mine. It looks like we have opposite problems. My Koni adjustable shock sticks up too far. Can't get the top in the trunk for it. I just need to shim a little. Winter project.
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bandjoey |
Nov 2 2009, 12:52 AM
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bandjoey Group: Members Posts: 4,929 Joined: 26-September 07 From: Bedford Tx Member No.: 8,156 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Bigger lower donut smaller top donut call Duncan Donut...They're coming to take me away Ha Ha. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mueba.gif)
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ericread |
Nov 2 2009, 10:11 AM
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The Viper Blue 914 Group: Members Posts: 2,177 Joined: 7-December 07 From: Irvine, CA (The OC) Member No.: 8,432 Region Association: Southern California |
Bigger lower donut smaller top donut call Duncan Donut...They're coming to take me away Ha Ha. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mueba.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) Had a bit too much caffine this morning??? |
ME733 |
Nov 2 2009, 03:21 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 842 Joined: 25-June 08 From: Atlanta Ga. Member No.: 9,209 Region Association: South East States |
Did a little measuring today. The original factory shock, from top of the spring mount to the top of the threads, is 1/2" longer than the Koni shock. Also, the rubber donut here is Oem. I'm going to see if I can find a shorter 'lock nut' and what do you think about shaving about 4-5mm off the top of the donut? P.s. Here are the shocks on the car when I bought it, and they look like original equipment, so I think the donut is factory. No reason (normally) for anyone to chanage this out. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) ..good Idea , cut the rubber shock soft mount down...BuT maybe at the local N.A.P.A, or parts store/hotrod shop they might have a similar but shorter rubber mount for another application. And then see if the longer , lock nut will thread down to tighten the assembly. While you are looking for alternative rubber bushings, maybe you can find a larger steel flat washer that curves over the rubber bushing to "capture" it better. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) |
SirAndy |
Nov 2 2009, 03:29 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,688 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
Bill, Here is a shot of mine. It looks like we have opposite problems. My Koni adjustable shock sticks up too far. Can't get the top in the trunk for it. I just need to shim a little. Winter project. That's a lot! Did you put the lower rubber "donut" on there? My Koni adjustable fit much better with a lot less sticking out the top and enough room for the top. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) Andy |
914Sixer |
Nov 2 2009, 04:49 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,909 Joined: 17-January 05 From: San Angelo Texas Member No.: 3,457 Region Association: Southwest Region |
The nuts I sent were oversize. You can use the stock nuts from the old ones.
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bandjoey |
Nov 2 2009, 06:37 PM
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bandjoey Group: Members Posts: 4,929 Joined: 26-September 07 From: Bedford Tx Member No.: 8,156 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Ah the PO speaks up! Thanks for that. I'll check on a shorter one.
These are great shocks...like everything else I do, it only took 6 months to get around to putting these on. Yes to Bottom donut. I'm stop by my Flaps tomorrow for another size. TI was unsure about thinning the rubber down much since I don't know how much force is placed on them and what a thinner one would do. |
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