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new shocks

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by rkpalm, Nov 21, 2010.

  1. Nov 21, 2010 at 4:25 PM
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    rkpalm

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    Ok help educate me. I am replaceing my stock shocks with some billy's but the shaft keeps spinning. How do I stock the shaft so I can tighten the nut?
     
  2. Nov 21, 2010 at 4:38 PM
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    Crescent wrench, or maybe an allen wrench if the top is equipped. I can't remember if the shocks have fitment for an allen wrench or not.
     
  3. Nov 21, 2010 at 4:40 PM
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    There's a 5mm allen on top of the shaft
     
  4. Nov 21, 2010 at 5:13 PM
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    chris4x4

    chris4x4 With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. Moderator

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    Only on the 5100's, not the OEM shocks...
     
  5. Nov 21, 2010 at 6:02 PM
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    Sweet... thanks for the help, that was alot easier than trying to hold the shock's shaft.
     
  6. Nov 21, 2010 at 6:20 PM
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    So it was on the 5100?
     

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