[skelzy]

I swapped out for new OEM shocks front and rear (Also did FACB's, RTAB's, swaybar endlinks, upper/lower ball joints) and I reused the 21mm nut on top of the assembly. Is this ok? They are a one time use self locking nut and should be replaced as per the Bentley manual but I forgot to order new ones and had to progress on the job. I threw a small dab of thread-lock on there to be safe. Also, I didn't have a pass thru socket and had to use the offset wrench and 6mm hex technique to tighten it. I wanted to use my torque wrench for accuracy but tightened it based on how many threads were showing prior to removal. So should this be fine?
BTW, this is my first suspension work ever on any car and I feel like I did dead lifts and bench press for hours.... The components are so heavy to handle no wonder all you guys complain about being sore.... Also because I'm on my back under the car on Jack-stands. A lift would make it a lot easier I would imagine...

[bjo]

It will be ok. I've done it plenty of times. You can always buy a new nut and put it on later if you are paranoid.

[skelzy]

Good, thanks. I know they are under a big load from the spring so just wanna be sure