Thread: Current FFR Bilstein Shock Issue!
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Old 09-15-2008, 06:23 AM
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Originally Posted by TButtrick View Post
I've been told never to bottom the lock nut like that but rather turn it CCW toward the rod end with a wrench on the rod end to snug them together.
Who ever told you this is 100% correct, you never ever want to bottom out the rod end and the lock nut at the very bottom of the threaded shaft.



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