XK8 Front shock top nut torque?

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01-20-2022, 06:50 PM

TrevLevin04XKR

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Yay - my knocking CATS shock fixed simply in the end!

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Originally Posted by baxtor

You should have a hex socket head in the top of shaft. Unplug shock and you will see.
You will need either ring spanner or through centre socket to tighten while holding with Allen key. Also try to maintain proper orientation for CATS plug.

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!! and yes this is shouting out loud with happiness!!!
This was indeed my problem and the hex bolt was tight but I needed to tighten the outer bolt and yep this was my solution, hold the hex still whilst tightening the outer nut - 3 years or more I have been putting up with knocking suspension without finding the root cause.
I am so happy, without this forum and the wealth of knowledge within its members I would have been up the creek without a paddle on more than one occasion!
Just took her out for a test drive and she's quiet and smooth as can be - it actually feels weird as I was so used to the horrible knocking.

Baxter - thanks my friend, it was only out by half a turn!

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01-20-2022, 06:55 PM

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It was much simpler in the end - merely holding the inner hex head in place whilst tightening the outer nut with a ring spanner - I suffered several years knocking for the sake of a half-turn of a nut!!! Feel a tad silly now but as long as it got me there I'm happy lol.

I was meant to be replying to the other person who gave advice - sorry guys I placed this in the wrong place.

Last edited by TrevLevin04XKR; 01-20-2022 at 06:57 PM. Reason: Error as it should have been a reply to someone.

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01-20-2022, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by giandanielxk8

Yes this did work for me, however, you want to release tension from that top nut as much as possible by fully compressing the spring. This will facilitate removing the nut with the allen key wrench combo, or the vice-grip with rubber if needed.

see my post 22 above - I was actually trying to reply to you but stuffed it up - it was a much easier fix than I thought it would be LOL

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