+03? taking strut apart - Suspension and Brake Forum

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+03? taking strut apart
Wednesday, August 01, 2007 4:36 PM
ok i did everything possible. is there a certain way to get my 21mm wrench down in so i can actually put a socket on top. i dunno. someone send me your tricks. i couldnt do it. just thought someone here could help




Re: +03? taking strut apart
Wednesday, August 01, 2007 4:40 PM
did you try a deep shaft socket that'll give you a little more space. ur talking about the nut on top or what exactly?


Re: +03? taking strut apart
Wednesday, August 01, 2007 8:28 PM
the nut on the top of the strut. can get anything down there to hold the nut while i hold the "bolt" that is straight out of the strut



Re: +03? taking strut apart
Wednesday, August 01, 2007 8:33 PM
impact gun



Re: +03? taking strut apart
Wednesday, August 01, 2007 8:44 PM
tried it, doesnt work



Re: +03? taking strut apart
Wednesday, August 01, 2007 8:56 PM
then you need a better impact gun, a good one WILL take it off



Re: +03? taking strut apart
Wednesday, August 01, 2007 8:57 PM
anoter thing you can do is line up a few sets off vise grips down the shaft of the strut and hold the shaft still that way, but it will destroy the strut, not recomended unless your replacing them



Re: +03? taking strut apart
Thursday, August 02, 2007 9:02 AM
so its not just me, i took it to a body shop and they couldnt even get it with an impact gun



Re: +03? taking strut apart
Thursday, August 09, 2007 11:09 AM
i still cant get it, anyone?



Re: +03? taking strut apart
Thursday, August 09, 2007 11:14 AM
i never had a problem doing suspensions using just a socket and an open end wrench.

check out bradiscool.com. there is a pic on there about taking that top nut off. maybe that could help you.



Re: +03? taking strut apart
Thursday, August 09, 2007 4:34 PM
well i guess u havent dealt with an 03+ strut assebly. its completely different, an open ended wrench doesnt fit




Re: +03? taking strut apart
Friday, August 10, 2007 11:54 PM
?i have no clue, unless someone drives to my house, ill never get this, tried both sides with the springs compressed...doesnt work



Re: +03? taking strut apart
Tuesday, August 14, 2007 1:45 AM
impact(1 with very big balls 600ft lbs+) on and lube the nut. make sure the compressor just stopped. if that does not wort then vise grips


see ya!

Re: +03? taking strut apart
Wednesday, August 15, 2007 8:11 PM
mine came off fine....just set it down on the shop floor and took an impact to it.......



Re: +03? taking strut apart
Thursday, August 16, 2007 3:09 AM
I remembered seeing this post and found THIS which I posted today. Maybe that'd help ya out.

-Seth



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