Hey guys,

I installed new Bilstein 5100s at .85 and FJ cruiser springs on my front, basically replacing the exact same setup I already have. I also purchased KYB mounts kits as well to replace the shock hats. The nuts they provide are 15mm. My old ones were 14mm, and I have a fancy 14mm ratchet which helps me get the single one in the back, so I just reused those.

As I was cleaning up, I found an extra bolt, which looks like one of the 3 bolts on the hat that secure the shock assembly to the car. I had my toolbox out and tools all over the floor, but I have a really hard time believing I randomly had a 14mm nut on the floor, that looks exactly like one of the 6 I pulled off the old suspension. I verified like 12 times that each of my shock assemblies have all 3 nuts fastened. I've. gone over everything a couple times, and nothing looks out of place.

Any ideas on where else this could come from? Left is 15mm supplied by KYB, and right is 14mm supplied either by last KYB kit, or stock Toyota.

Other issue... Can CV axles sling grease and be fine? I had some grease build up on the boot on the tire side on one of my axles. There was also old dried grease on other components too, but I did a pretty thorough inspection of the boot and didn't see any tears. I'm ok paying to get it replaced, but don't want to if I don't need to.

Thanks guys

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Not sure about the bolt, but I recently used some 3M rubber electrical tape to fix my CV boots. One was completely torn off and the rest have cracks.

It is holding super well. Just cleaned it all with lacquer thinner then spun a few payers of tape on.
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There is also the nut that holds the strut shock on the shock mount in the middle. So one in the middle and three around the shock mount through the frame

The biggest thing with the CV is how its performing. It can leak some grease, but as as long as you arent noting popping, clicking with turning youre still good. You can try to repair the best you can to prevent more grease from leaking out

Definitely not the middle one! That one is a little beefier

That "old" grease could have come from anywhere. Inspect the boots carefully & if there are no tears, look for where the "new" grease is coming from. If you have tears in the boot(s) you need to fix them or eventually water/dirt/grit will ruin the joints. How soon depends on how much crap you drive in.