How tight should rear shocks be?
When installing new shocks, the goal is to tighten them just enough that there is no play or chattering in the suspension over bumps. But not so much that it adds any noticeable resistance to the shock’s pivot points. Or if you hear clicking at the bolt/shock, it’s too loose.
How do I stop my rear shock from spinning?
Step one: Remove the lower bolt that attaches the shock to the axle. From there, let the shock fully extend downward. This will create a cavity/clearance that will allow you to get a small set of vice grips in. This gave enough grip/bite to get the bolt off with minimal spinning of the piston.
How do I stop my shock shaft from spinning?
Regardless you could use some pliers and wrap the shaft with a small strip of mouse pad – this will protect the shaft from gouges and will allow you to keep the shaft from spinning when you tighten the top nut.
How do you put a new shock on a suspension?
Fit the new shock back onto the suspension control arm. You might need to use some pressure to constrict the shock as it falls into place, and you might need a help to help lift the suspension back up to reinstall the bolts in the correct positions. It can be kind of a balancing act, so it helps to have another set of hands.
When to tighten shock absorbers on a car?
Do not tighten the shock absorbers while the vehicle is still on the lifting platform and the wheels are hanging freely. Only tighten struts and shock absorbers in rubber suspensions once the vehicle is back on the ground (K0 position). Other fixings (e.g. clamps) have to be tightened before lowering the vehicle.
Do you need to tighten your shock bolts?
Don’t over-tighten your shock bolts! Tightening fasteners to their rated spec is second nature for most of us, especially anyone with mechanical experience. But tightening shock bolts to “spec” will destroy shocks on these machines.
How to calculate rear coilover suspension shock travel?
1 Extend the shock as far as it will go. Measure from the bottom mounting hole to the top mounting hole. 2 Now Collapse the shock as far as it will go or up to the bump stop. Measure from the bottom mounting hole to the top mounting hole. 3 Now subtract these measurements: 24”-18”= 6” This 6” is the total shock travel.