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Old Nov 18, 2021 | 10:36 AM
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Default Should I also replace bolts & nuts when replacing shocks?

Planning to replace my front shocks and shock mounts, and want to check with the experts on the following:

Are the bolts & nuts in red reusable or one time use like the caliper bolts? Also am I missing anything else that should be replaced while I'm doing this?

Thanks for your inputs.




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Old Nov 18, 2021 | 11:11 AM
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You should replace all but the lower arm hardware if I remember correctly. The factory nuts for the strut mounts however are far better than what's provided with any aftermarket mount so between those two I would and did reuse stock.

If you are concerned buy new OE hardware.
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Old Nov 18, 2021 | 11:13 AM
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I reused mine. The torque settings aren't that high.

The strut should come with a new nut in the box that you can use.

Get genuine strut mounts if replacing, as people here have been unsatisfied with after market ones. I reused mine as they were good enough - no weird noises.

Kyb shocks are good.

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