Kyb AGX Shocks install.. Help !

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by Karthick, Sep 22, 2003.

  1. Karthick

    Karthick Guest

    I just got my set of new KYB AGX shocks and I unboxed them thinking
    that I will adjust the rebound stiffness to the appropriate position
    before I give the shocks my mechanic to install them on my car..but I
    am stumped now.. I cant find the adjustment slot anywhere on the
    shocks ! These shocks for the 5th gen base prelude are the 4
    position adjustable shocks so I am guessing the adjustment slot should
    be at the top of the shocks..The shocks came with a screwdriver to use
    so I can turn the slotted button or whatever it is thats supposed to
    be on the top of the shock.. There seems to be some kind of metal
    cap/button on the top about 1 cm across. Is this some kind of a dust
    cap or protection for the actual adjustment mechanism underneath? How
    do I get this cap off (It is painted over in red and doesnt seem
    amenable to being popped open with finger nails..).. Anyone been
    through this process before and can help me out?
    thanks
    Karthick
     
    Karthick, Sep 22, 2003
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  2. Karthick

    Mista Bone Guest

    what do the instruction say???

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    Mista Bone, Sep 22, 2003
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  3. Karthick

    Karthick Guest

    The instructions tell you how to adjust the shock assuming the
    adjustment slot/knob is visible.. Problem is I cant see the knob....
    the instructions dont talk about any dust cap to remove etc ....
     
    Karthick, Sep 23, 2003
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  4. Karthick

    TL Guest

    I'm looking at a diagram on the KYB website
    (http://www.kyb.com/shocks/cutaway/cagx.html ). It looks like the
    adjustment is at the top of the rod (and accessible from the top after
    installation). Are you sure this isn't a cap to protect the threads
    prior to installation? Is the nut below the cap, and if so, can you
    take it off without removing the cap?
     
    TL, Sep 23, 2003
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  5. Karthick

    Karthick Guest

    I saw that diagram when I was on their site.. the adjustment should be
    on the top but there is a metal cap on top...i guess I should try to
    remove the cap and see what is underneath...
     
    Karthick, Sep 23, 2003
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