In need of a nut

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Marshja3

Discussion Starter · 13 d ago

Hey all I am in need of a top end nut for my kyb strut. The strut and spring came in some sort of oem/Megan racing kit for 91-99 AWD cars. I also need one funky looking bolt for the metal and rubber cup? Idk what this thing is...

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Marshja3

Discussion Starter · #2 · 13 d ago

Here is a better picture of what I am in need of. I need another nut for this threaded end of this gas shock absorber? When I was growing up all there was was the word shocks...anyways I digress, so ya two new pictures and also I don't know the width of that bolt? But I do know it takes a 19 mm socket to take them off...

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Marshja3

Discussion Starter · #3 · 13 d ago

Here's a couple of images of the box this came in..

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mydecember1985

· #4 · 13 d ago (Edited)

Not sure if you meant to mix them up just so we got a better idea of what you need, but those struts are for the rear and the spring/coil is for the front. That round black metal object with two studs is the top hat for the rear.

The rear nuts are 14mm lock nuts you can get at just about any hardware store. The ones in the front may be a different size like 19mm, but I still feel that's large. Maybe more like 17.

Metric Lock Nuts at Lowes.com
Lowes measures them as inner diameter of the bolt shaft, so I would take a strut with you to nearest Ace/Lowes/HD and see what they have

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Marshja3

Discussion Starter · #5 · 13 d ago

I'm sorry I have those mixed up? Darnitt. I may have some more pieces to this kit in my storage unit, I will check in the morning after my shift ends. I can tell you that I do have the rear springs they just aren't pictured. Thank you for clearing that up for me.

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Marshja3

Discussion Starter · #6 · 13 d ago

mydecember1985 said:
That round black metal object with two studs is the top hat for the rear.

I was so confused about the two bolts !! The front strut had three bolts...Im so glad you told me those are the rears

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mydecember1985

· #7 · 13 d ago

Be sure to take note of the order the insulators came apart when you do the rear struts. The fronts are easy. Nestle the coil into the groove, line up the impressions into the rubber hat, and place the metal mount on as close to its original orientation as possible. Compress assembly and tighten the top bolt we are talking about. Release compression. Install into wheel well.

The rears have these multi-part insulators. If installed improperly, you may end up with squeaks/clunks:

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Marshja3

Discussion Starter · #8 · 13 d ago

mydecember1985 said:
Be sure to take note of the order the insulators came apart when you do the rear struts. The fronts are easy. Nestle the coil into the groove, line up the impressions into the rubber hat, and place the metal mount on as close to its original orientation as possible. Compress assembly and tighten the top bolt we are talking about. Release compression. Install into wheel well.

The rears have these multi-part insulators. If installed improperly, you may end up with squeaks/clunks:

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Sweet, thank you for the additional info, I did check real quick and I didn't find any front struts. Do I reuse the old ones or do I do some research and find what would work well with those rear ones?

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mydecember1985

· #9 · 13 d ago

If your front struts are not seeping oil out where the shaft enters the shock body, you can reuse them. However, they will be in a compressed state because of the lower ride height. It's like pre-loading a set of coilovers. The strut will wear out faster and ride a little firmer. If they are original, you are probably due for them anyways.

Not sure if this is the right kit for your car
More Information for KYB KIT335013 (rockauto.com)

They are also not designed for the lower ride height. It looks like nobody makes a compatible lowering strut any more, so you're going with what you've got for now.

Some performance shocks will state if they are designed for lowered ride height:

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Marshja3

Discussion Starter · #10 · 13 d ago

mydecember1985 said:
If your front struts are not seeping oil out where the shaft enters the shock body, you can reuse them. However, they will be in a compressed state because of the lower ride height. It's like pre-loading a set of coilovers. The strut will wear out faster and ride a little firmer. If they are original, you are probably due for them anyways.

Not sure if this is the right kit for your car
More Information for KYB KIT335013 (rockauto.com)

They are also not designed for the lower ride height. It looks like nobody makes a compatible lowering strut any more, so you're going with what you've got for now.

Some performance shocks will state if they are designed for lowered ride height:
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Yeah these front struts will have a little over 130,000 miles so might be a bad idea to re-use them. I thought I saw same AWD oem front struts on one of those sites we utilize but if my memory serves me right they wanted like 300 to 400 dollars for each side and I was like nooooo

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