Hi, I couldn't find this by searching, so I appreciate the help. I'm installing Bilstein rear shocks in a 2002 4runner. I'm having a tough time, so I need advice.
1. To take the old ones off, how do I hold the shock from turning while I remove the top nut? I assume I just hold it with some huge channel locks?
2. So assuming I ge the old ones out, how do I hold the bilsteins still while I tighten the top nut. I know this seems silly, but do I put an allen wrench in the top and a open end around it? In other words, I can't hold the shaft still and use a socket to turn the nut, right?
Thanks for the help -- I've done a bunch of shocks in my day, but this one is just messing me up as hard to reach. Any tips would be appreciated
1. To take the old ones off, how do I hold the shock from turning while I remove the top nut? I assume I just hold it with some huge channel locks?
2. So assuming I ge the old ones out, how do I hold the bilsteins still while I tighten the top nut. I know this seems silly, but do I put an allen wrench in the top and a open end around it? In other words, I can't hold the shaft still and use a socket to turn the nut, right?
Thanks for the help -- I've done a bunch of shocks in my day, but this one is just messing me up as hard to reach. Any tips would be appreciated
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