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Old 10-16-2007, 04:06 PM
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Installing Koni SA's on the rear. No nut was included to attach the bottom of the shock to the rear end. Can I re-use the nut from my KYB shocks (previously on the car) or are the threads different? I tried re-using the nut but it seems like it does not want to thread on. Thanks.
Old 10-16-2007, 04:22 PM
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My Bilsteins came with a locking nut should have something.
Old 10-16-2007, 05:25 PM
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I bought mine new and I didn't receive a nut for the bottom so I don't think they are included. My brother used the stock nut. If the nut doesn't fit you can go to your local GM dealer and ask for the nut. If they don't have it in stock you can ask the parts person for the size.
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Are the threads between the stock and after-market shocks the same?
Old 10-16-2007, 09:13 PM
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Originally Posted by InsaneAuto86
Are the threads between the stock and after-market shocks the same?
threads are the same, outer dimensions are different... at least this was the case on my bilsteins vs. stock
Old 10-17-2007, 07:12 AM
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I would check with the vendor/Koni - I'm sure my SA's came with new nuts......
Old 10-17-2007, 09:19 PM
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No lower nuts with my Koni SA's either. I don't know why. My Tokico's came with them and I reused them on the Koni's.
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I bought some stainless nuts from a hardware store that thread on easily. I was going to re-use the nut from my KYB shocks but it didnt want to thread on at all.
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I just got my Koni SA rears today and they both came with lower nuts.


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