2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Metal Tab below shock

[Ncostello]

When I get under my 99 2WD and look below the lower A-arm right where the bottom of the shocks bolt, there is a thin metal tab that protrudes down below the A-arm. Looks like its just waiting to catch something or get bent. My 2001 Neon also has these things. What the heck is their purpose??

 

[Joe G.]

Those things are called flag nuts. The tab keeps them from turning when the bolt they are on is tightened. Beats trying to put a wrench on a standard nut. Look where they are. Then try to imagine trying to get a normal nut in there and started on the bolt.

 

[Ncostello]

Thanks Joe. I didn't look from directly below them which is where I probably should have. I noticed them when changing my oil for the first time and thought I had something wrong. Thanks.

 

[SnoKing]

Helps them build the truck in 30 minutes. SNOKING

 

[TPCDrafting]

I changed out my shocks a while back and them things came in pretty handy. I scratched my head for a while trying to figure out how I was going to get a wrench on them, then I figured out what them tabs were for.