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TheBandit18 · 03-29-2014, 09:52 PM

I was curious doing the install on my bmr split drop springs. how can i get the top nut tightened to spec i don't have an impact. I have it as tight as i can get it but it doesn't seem like enough. The second nut to mount the strut to the car is tight.

Any help?

Black 13 Maro · 03-30-2014, 04:59 PM

Just put the torx to keep it from spinning and tighten as much as you can, that's what I did and have zero issues! You will be fine, it's better than going at it with an impact as that spins the struts shaft which I don't think is good.

03-29-2014, 09:52 PM	#1
TheBandit18 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2ss M6 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 989	Tighting top strut nut after installing lowering springs I was curious doing the install on my bmr split drop springs. how can i get the top nut tightened to spec i don't have an impact. I have it as tight as i can get it but it doesn't seem like enough. The second nut to mount the strut to the car is tight. Any help?

03-30-2014, 04:59 PM	#2
Black 13 Maro Drives: 13' Black 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Fontana, California Posts: 208	Just put the torx to keep it from spinning and tighten as much as you can, that's what I did and have zero issues! You will be fine, it's better than going at it with an impact as that spins the struts shaft which I don't think is good.