loose front shocks?
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loose front shocks?
I had a set of King 2.5 OEM shocks w ext res installed last week. Noticed some rubbing and upon inspection the front shocked rotate easily by hand. Are they too loose? I tried to tighten them up but the nut on top of shock tower seems tight and doesnt tighten anymore? any suggestions??
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I believe so. Rubber between shock and shock tower. And rubber then washer on top of shock tower capped w nylon locker nut. I actually had a shop install since I had King bumpstops also done. Just trying to save the trip/time back to the shop if it's a matter of tighten nut.
Last edited by Ripa777; Sep 28, 2014 at 10:28 AM.
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It should be tight enough to slightly compress the rubber pieces. Not CRUSH them beyond recognition. That said, properly tightened shocks should twist with a fair amount of effort, but not twist easily or rattle. You could take the nut off the top and add a few washers to take up the slack. Maybe a flat washer and a lock washer.
Thread Starter
JK Enthusiast
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 356
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From: SoCal
I believe so. Rubber between shock and shock tower. And rubber then washer on top of shock tower capped w nylon locker nut. I actually had a shop install since I had King bumpstops also done. Just trying to save the trip/time back to the shop if it's a matter of tighten nut.
It should be tight enough to slightly compress the rubber pieces. Not CRUSH them beyond recognition. That said, properly tightened shocks should twist with a fair amount of effort, but not twist easily or rattle. You could take the nut off the top and add a few washers to take up the slack. Maybe a flat washer and a lock washer.