Datz350 Posted November 21, 2012 Author Share Posted November 21, 2012 I appreciate all of your input guys. I'm just going to cut those spacers they sent me. I'll try to put some pictures up tomorrow. I'm posting off my phone and it takes time. Thanks again, friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewZed Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 I was just trying to get some details. Couldn't tell how familiar you were with how things are supposed to work. You do know that there should be a few threads showing when the gland nut is tight? "The gland nut will not close..." I assume this means that you can't get the threads started? And, maybe finally, are you using the Tokico gland nut or the old one that you took off? Even if you have the Tokico nut, it might be the wrong one per John C's comments above. They've been known to put the wrong nuts in the package. It could just be the wrong gland nut. Lay your old shock/insert next to the new one and compare lengths. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnc Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 My guess is that Tokico put the HZ3013 spacer in the HZ3016 box. The 3013 spacer is for the 280Z which has a longer rear strut tube then the 240Z. The shocks themselves are identical. You will have to cut that spacer or make your own of the correct lenth. You want the top of the shocl body to be flush witht he top of the strut tube. The gland nut shoudl tighten down on the shock and not bottom in the strut tube threads. Tokico should have included a large ID, small OD washer that fits on top of the shock body and inside the gland nut. That is used in case the shock is a little too low in the strut tube. And the issues you're having probabyl have more to do with Tokico and not the 240Z. But, here on HybridZ we modify the hell out of these cars so these kinds of issues are almost normal. In most cases we just measure, cut, weld, and make it work without even bothering to post anything. That's why you're getting a little bit of crap from us. Hang in there, this is one of many rights of passage for a 40+ year old car that has a limited aftermarket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datz350 Posted November 21, 2012 Author Share Posted November 21, 2012 Lol, I have come to terms with the fact that I'm going to have to cut the spacers. I was trying to upload pictures that I took, but the new layout doesn't seem to have an option for that. Sorry, guys. Once again, thank you for the input. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebekahsZ Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 johnc probably remembers me asking all these same questions when I bought my tokicos from him about 2 years ago. I was a tokico virgin till I met johnc, but now I'm changed forever<3. Somebody hand me a sledge and an angle grinder! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datz350 Posted December 7, 2012 Author Share Posted December 7, 2012 Well, after much procrastination, I finally got the spacers cut and the shocks mounted. Now for the front shocks. I haven't taken anything apart yet, but will I need spacers in the front as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMortensen Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 The fronts shouldn't have a spacer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebekahsZ Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 Depends on how short you shocks are and how deep the tubes are. Either way its all good cause you are now an expert on making spacers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datz350 Posted December 7, 2012 Author Share Posted December 7, 2012 Lol, I wish I could take all the credit, but I went to a machine shop. I hope the tubes are smaller than the rears or I'm gonna have the car on jacks for another week... You know, procrastination and all, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhansen Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 (edited) I am having this same issue right now. The spacers that came installed on the hz3016 make the shock to long, about 3/4" or so. I have to cut them down. Make that 1.25" to long Edited January 14, 2013 by bhansen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMortensen Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 Just make sure that when you install the strut the gland nut tightens up BEFORE the threads bottom out. You want that nut TIGHT with a couple threads showing. If you happen to cut too much off the spacer and the nut bottoms, just throw a big washer or two down in the bottom of the tube. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhansen Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 Thanks, Will do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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