Re: Trick to torquing 4kq koni adj. strut nuts?

[Todd Candey <tcandey@wans.net>]

Not a trick really, you put an end wrench on the top of the koni, _the flat
spot_ not the adjuster...
hold it here and tighten the gland nut, (slotted) then assemble and do the same
with the top outside nut.
The torgue on these is only 18-20 lbs, so you really shouldn't be having that
much trouble I wouldn't think.
As far as turning the slotted nut, a stout pair of needle nose pliers works
well for me...

Todd Candey

John Karasaki wrote:

> Hi Todd,
>
> Is there a trick to properly torquing both the slotted nut and top nut
> which holds the strut assembies into a 4kq?
>
> With the adjustable Konis, there isn't a allen wrench hole on the end of
> the shaft.  There is a flat spot, but the slotted nut tool is too tall to
> allow access to that.  Vise grips on the shaft were totally ineffective.
>
> Any suggestions?  I copied this to the list in hopes someone there may have
> done this (properly) before.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Best Regards,
>
> John Karasaki
> Portland, OR