Tightening front shock nut HELP

[danmc96]

I mistakingly removed the nut on top of my front passenger side shock while installing MotoFab front leveling kit. I got everything back together but the shaft spins and I can’t grab it with anything due to it being sunk into frame. Any ideas on what to use to tighten this up?   I’ll try to snap a pic tomorrow. 

Edited May 16, 2020 by danmc96

[davester]

Typically, the tip of the shock is used to prevent it from rotating.  Some will have provision for an allen key (or something similar), some will have a machined in square or hex to put a wrench on the end.

[Ryguy]

Wait you removed the top strut bolt that holds the spring down? Did you remove it completely? If so you will need to pull the coil over out and use a spring compressor to re-secure the nut.

[CamGTP]

A vise grips with some rubber hose on the ends would work if you can get it to grab on to the shock piston through the coil spring. Then brap it down with an impact gun.

[AJMBLAZER]

I have had good luck with the weight of the truck pushing down on it and the impact going to town.
 

If you are asking how to reassemble a completely apart strut and coil Then yes, you will need some spring compressors.

[SmokeyJoe101]

Impact tool will work

[andrewb24]

On 5/16/2020 at 12:51 AM, danmc96 said:

I mistakingly removed the nut on top of my front passenger side shock while installing MotoFab front leveling kit. I got everything back together but the shaft spins and I can’t grab it with anything due to it being sunk into frame. Any ideas on what to use to tighten this up?   I’ll try to snap a pic tomorrow. 

whats the update on this issue? were you talking about the center nut on the strut?

[davester]

Is the end of the shock machined out so you can insert a hex/torx socket to hold it still?

[Transient]

I recommend this. You'll be able to compress the spring while it's still in the truck in order to get the nut back on.

https://www.lislecorp.com/specialty-tools/strut-tool

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[Gangly]

I did the same thing while not paying attention awhile back.  I had to remove the coil and shock from the vehicle to repair it.