I can't seem to tighten up the M8 x 30mm allen bolt at the bottom of the forks. The bolt just turns around because the part of the inner fork it attaches to justs freely.
After losing all fluid from it leaking out the bottom, I assembled it dry. Compressed the shock in the hope the friction would allow the bolt to be tightened. No luck.
Does anyone know how to get this bolt tightened? It's a blimmin nightmare!

Would I have to remove the fork stanchion, and try bolting it that way? Maybe jamming something into the bottom part of the inner fork assembly?

Cheers for any help


I've got 'forking' oil all over my driveway.