The common size locknut for the top of the front shocks is M10 x 1 and these should be simple to get. My local TrueValue hardware store stocks them. (KYB use a coarser thread) Mark Richard Koller wrote: > Greetings all, > In my continuing suspension rebuild, I want to include replacing old shocks > with some little used Bilsteins I bought from a fellow a few years ago. > Unfortunately I didn't notice that the front shocks didn't have the shock > tower nuts which are apparently extra, extra fine M10's. I've been > contacting vendors who are checking and McMaster Carr, Fastenal, or > Grainger don't show them in their listings.Anyone familiar with these > rascals? > Thanks, > Rick > |
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