Hey all. I'm installing a new set-up and have come across a major PITA.
My existing rear shock mounts (appear to be Toyota OEM) had a metal plate within the shock mount to hold the shock piston in place and keep it from spinning. This allows you to tighten and loosen the top nut with ease.
Now my new replacements are KYB mounts. The rears had a D shaped hole cutout, but just in rubber with no metal plate. I didn't think much of this until i had them installed and tried to torque the top nut. There is virtually no resistance to the shock piston spinning freely. I can't tighten the nylock nut at all, even with an impact driver.
Has anyone else faced this? I'm using the KYB boots as well so I don't have easy access to the piston to hang onto it. This seems like a design flaw in the KYB rear mount.
I'll add pictures if needed.
My existing rear shock mounts (appear to be Toyota OEM) had a metal plate within the shock mount to hold the shock piston in place and keep it from spinning. This allows you to tighten and loosen the top nut with ease.
Now my new replacements are KYB mounts. The rears had a D shaped hole cutout, but just in rubber with no metal plate. I didn't think much of this until i had them installed and tried to torque the top nut. There is virtually no resistance to the shock piston spinning freely. I can't tighten the nylock nut at all, even with an impact driver.
Has anyone else faced this? I'm using the KYB boots as well so I don't have easy access to the piston to hang onto it. This seems like a design flaw in the KYB rear mount.
I'll add pictures if needed.