New shocks

Tiny
TULPA
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  • 2015 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
  • 4.8L
  • V8
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 220,000 MILES
I replaced my front shocks with Duralst Shocks from AutoZone. The top three nuts do not flare out at the bottom of the nut like the old ones did. There is a small space I can see through where the upper three bolts get mounted. Should I get different nuts or put a washer in it?

Edit: Oops this is on a 2007 not a 2015. I finished this about midnight last night, after further inspection I am wrong. It appears the old shock maybe moved a bunch creating a bigger hole. Should I be worried?
Sunday, March 28th, 2021 AT 7:03 AM

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Tiny
ASEMASTER6371
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Good afternoon,

I would use new nuts and washers are required.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-shock-absorber

I attached the procedure with pictures below for you.

Roy
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Sunday, March 28th, 2021 AT 10:58 AM
Tiny
STEVE W.
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I would like a bit closer picture, it looks like the strut was moving and chewed out the strut tower mounting holes a bit. The holes should be just large enough that the studs on the new part just slide in with a small amount of play. I would loosen the nuts and line the top of the strut up in the center of the hole, then add a good washer under each of the nuts to spread the load. If they didn't include locking nuts I would also apply a bit of blue Loctite to each one after the alignment. Once aligned you can remove the nuts one at a time, apply the Loctite, torque the nut back down, then do the next one.
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Sunday, March 28th, 2021 AT 1:47 PM

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