shock problem

[blkwidow]

Im installing shocks and springs on my 95 GS-T. i got everything off but im haveing trouble putting it back to gether. When I try to tighten the 17mm bolt on top the rod of the shock moves with it. How am I suppose to tighten it? I took it off by holding it with some channel locks but the new springs (eibach sportline) won't allow me to get the channel locks back in there to tighten it.

 

[1992awdlaser]

Start the nut as much as possible by hand. Than loosen the spring compressors a little to put pressure on it. Then hit it with an air gun. If you don't have an air gun then use a box end wrench and allen wrench. Hold the strut rod with the allen wrench in the top to keep it from turning.

 

[JayRolla]

Start the nut as much as possible by hand. Than loosen the spring compressors a little to put pressure on it. Then hit it with an air gun. If you don't have an air gun then use a box end wrench and allen wrench. Hold the strut rod with the allen wrench in the top to keep it from turning.

Dido I had to hold the top with channel locks to do mine. At first it looks confusing but you just need a buddy to hold it for yea.

 

[blkwidow]

Ok this is what i tried. I did the same thing but I also put a pair of vice grips up on top and wedged it against a bolt, that way when i tightened the nut the rod wouldn't move. I guess it clamped and came off and messed up the very top where the square is on top and I can't grip it any more. I only got the nut down about a 3rd of the way. Am I screwed now?

 

[pmanaresi]

i'm sure theres still something left to grip, vice grips are a versitile tool, just clamp that thing on balls tight, where theres a will theres a way.