Always use the new nut supplied
The original mounting stud nut may not thread correctly or may even damage the new shock or strut upper mounting stud threads. In addition, the threads in a nut ‘stretch’ when tightened. The old nut won’t have the holding strength of the new one. When a threaded nut is included with the shock or strut, use the new nut; never reuse the old one.
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