How do I know if my shocks are adjustable?
get under the car, if they are black, look old and have wide springs they are probably stock. if they have thinner springs like shown on the teins they are aftermarket coilovers. if they have a threaded sleeve under the spring they are base height adjustable.
How much torque do you need for a shock absorber?
(See nut “B” in drawing.) This nut must be tightened to 1.5 daN.m to 3 daN.m. (Finger tightening this nut produces torque of around 2 daN.m.) Insufficient torque could cause unwanted vibration and noise, while excessive torque can move the cir-clip from its proper position, thereby damaging the shock and other components. 2.
Do you need to Prime a shock absorber before fitting?
Prime the shock absorber before fitting. (This step is not necessary for high-pressure mono-tube type units.) 5. Use a torque wrench to tighten the rubber mounting bushes of the top mounting kit. Failure to follow torque specifications could damage and severely reduce service life of bushes.
Do you need torque specs for Tacoma shocks?
Torque specs exist for a reason but so does common sense. If you need torque specs for this bolt you are probably overthinking the whole thing haha.
Can a pneumatic gun be used on a shock absorber?
1. Do not use a pneumatic gun. This could risk turning the shank/rod and scratching its chrome surface during tightening. This damage could deteriorate the shaft seal, allowing oil to leak from the unit. 2.
What’s the standard torque rating for a shock absorber?
With the M10 8.8 bolts that are typically used from the factory, full standard torque rating of the bolt itself is around 35ft/lbs. If you tighten the shock bolts to even a fraction of that, your shocks will become locked into a bind, and won’t be able to pivot on the bolts.
Prime the shock absorber before fitting. (This step is not necessary for high-pressure mono-tube type units.) 5. Use a torque wrench to tighten the rubber mounting bushes of the top mounting kit. Failure to follow torque specifications could damage and severely reduce service life of bushes.
What happens if you tighten the bolt on a shock absorber?
If you tighten the shock bolts to even a fraction of that, your shocks will become locked into a bind, and won’t be able to pivot on the bolts. The way these shocks are designed to work is with a snug, but un-tightened bolt tension.
What kind of shock absorber do I need for my car?
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