Damaged Bilstein B14 Rod End (Torx)

[aidae]

Hello,

I recently got a set of Bilstein B14 coilovers, but unfortunately, I stripped the Torx slot on the piston shaft rod end -- the part you are supposed to use to hold the shaft in place.

Now the shaft just spins freely, and I cannot tighten or remove the top nut properly.

Has anyone run into this issue before? Is there any way to fix it or maybe send it in for repair?

Thanks.

 

[Louis]

Ugga dugga.

 

[Brigsy]

As above gun spec torque/removal, they always strip

 

[aidae]

Thanks, it seems like that's the only way to tighten or loosen it.

 

[Brigsy]

You could try tapping in a slightly oversized spline or allen key bit. If you split the thread your in for a world of pain though.

I personally always gun these off