So i got a new set of springs and i want to transfer out my old ones and put the new ones in on my same shocks. i already got the whole strut out and the spring is already compressed all i need to do is remove the 14mm nut on top of the shocks. the problem is that the nut turns but everything else turns aswell, i tried holding the top of it but it still turns with the shock! what can i do to untighten it?!?!? i need your help HT! ohh and btw they're KYB AGX Shocks

 

Anyone?

 

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you could try uncompressing the spring until it hits the plate it sits on, and then try loosening the nut a little. Then you could compress the spring and remove the nut completely.

 

I don't know anything, but it sounds like you need a wrench on both sides of the nut.

 

yea i could try that... and ek guy do you even know what im talking about?? lol

 

If you don't have air tools, you need an allen wrench that goes inside the shaft, at the top, and a 14 mm wrench to turn the nut.

 

Ima try and post up some pics because theres no place for an allen wrench at the top, and that way you guys can see what it lo0ks like

 

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this dude knows whats up for stock shocks.. if they are agx's like i think you mentioned...

the top of the shaft... above the nut should have a sort of rectangluar shape to it...

put a wrench there and one on the nut.. hold the one on the top and break the nut free.. then it will all work out

 

yeah allen wrench and then 14mm at the same time, kinda a pain in the ****, but i just recently changed my springs also, and had stock shocks. i've never had aftermarkets, so i assume they don't have that allen fitting on the top of them correct??

 

hold the shaft with vice grips then use a 14mm wrench to take off the nut. simple

 

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<FONT SIZE="4">NO!!!</FONT>

Do NOT grip the shaft directly with vise-grips or pliers - you WILL damage the shaft, which will in turn tear the seals and ruin your damper.

If you do try this, use a thick piece of leather or something in between the jaws of the tool and the shaft to protect it.

 

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this dude knows whats up for stock shocks.. if they are agx's like i think you mentioned...

the top of the shaft... above the nut should have a sort of rectangluar shape to it...

put a wrench there and one on the nut.. hold the one on the top and break the nut free.. then it will all work out</TD></TR></TABLE>

yah it does have that rectangular shape up top. i did try to hold it with a wrench and turn but i couldnt break it free. i didnt know if thats what it was for, but i guess it is so ima gro try it again. thanks for the help guys

 

got IT!!! thank you all for the advice