=-O KYB AGX goes UH OH!

[teamlegacy]

KYB AGX install...gone wrong.

Well, I got my KYB AGX's BRAND SPANKIN' NEW, IN BOX, all that off of some guy off another board (might get banned if I name the board). I have those, mated to Neuspeed Sports.

So i pulled my car in after work and proceeded to tear down the front suspension. Got the shock/spring off, walked to the compressor, got all that un-done and all parts I'll need to transfer (i.e. bushings, dust boot, etc.). No problem so far. Searched around for the front/left shock, got it. Compressed the 1st spring, got the shock in there, hand threaded the top bolt, grabbed the air gun, SNAP!.

I swear, the top 3/4 of the threads and a little below the bolt. BROKE off, causing the shocks to be broken and now leaking. Sounds weird, but the bolt tightened, then just below it..snapped clean off. Now WTF can I do? I've already called out the person I bought them from a few times, waiting to hear back (it's been a few hours) I've emailed KYB asking if they could do anything. I mean, I have everything for these EXCEPT the warranty. Goddamnit, I'm so pissed off!

I can try and get pics later if my friend gets home, he has a digicam.

[e3NiNe]

damn, that sucks man. hopefully everything will work out.

[VRGNCD5]

oh damn, that's a rip. Hopefully everything works out for you, im sure you're bummed. But something to look forward to, I have that same setup and I love it, so once you iron out all the bugs and get the install done, it'll be worth the wait

[dantastic]

u used an air gun to tighten the top nut? it only takes a few lb-ft to tighten it down...

[VRGNCD5]

Originally posted by dantastic
u used an air gun to tighten the top nut? it only takes a few lb-ft to tighten it down...

my thought exactly.

I don't see any yellow ribbons in ur guys' sigs You guys don't support our troops?

[vtecaccord01]

I am trying to add the ribbon but it won't work. How do you do it again??

[EliteAccord]

If you would of bought the KYB AGX from www.coximport.com they would of shipped you a brand new one right away.

[teamlegacy]

Well...here are some pics that ya'll can ponder. Makes me feel unsafe, if I had that on my car, and hit a bump and that shyt broke off like that...

Broken top


Piece that broke off w/ bolt


Both next to each other...


Everything together

[drdavidge]

thats funny cause the same exact thing happened to me a while back while installing these on my accord....DO NOT USE AN AIR GUN FOR THE TOP BOLT!!!!!! thats why it happened. mine were brand new ( i wouldnt blame this guy u get them from) and i got them from jcwhitney and they sent me a new one right away. you can order a new one individually for like 80-90$ shipped from coximport or jcwhitney.. sorry to hear but think of it as a learning experience as i did.

[99accord]

it still bites... did you ever get it replaced?

[teamlegacy]

Ordered a new one from Tire Rack today for 84 dollars next day delivery. The shop I work at deals with them, so it's cool. Should install tomorrow or Saturday.

[Bl@ck]

Originally posted by drdavidge
DO NOT USE AN AIR GUN FOR THE TOP BOLT!!!!!!

dude... that's just common sense... torqued to specs is only a few lb-ft at best. there is no need to use a air wrench at all.

[teamlegacy]

Yeah, it was also at the lowest possible torque setting on an already weak air tool. Ohwell, you live and learn. Should see the new one in less than 24 hrs.

[klowndwarf]

Please update us as to how things are going when you get em, I'm sure theres other like me that wanna know what ya think. Don't be bummed about the other one at all, whats money?? exactly.live.learn.have fun.die.

[aux]

cleaned it up. carry on. .