What techniques do you guys use for getting these nuts off?
The fronts are the same, ive tried using the allen key thru a socket trick but its no good.
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Seized struts top bolts!
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Bonusrocco
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Seized struts top bolts!
I'm taking out my suspension struts, front and rear. The rear lower bolts came out fine, but the top nut holding the rubber mount it just wont come off! Normally these are easy! I've sheared of the flat bit at the top using not so glamorous mole grips. I just dunno what to do now.
What techniques do you guys use for getting these nuts off?
The fronts are the same, ive tried using the allen key thru a socket trick but its no good.
What techniques do you guys use for getting these nuts off?
The fronts are the same, ive tried using the allen key thru a socket trick but its no good.
So many plans, so little time
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Nate
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Re: Seized struts top bolts!
windy gun. works every time 
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Bonusrocco
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Re: Seized struts top bolts!
I usually loosen them (front and rear) before jacking up the car, as the car's weight in compressing the piston is extra help in stopping it turning with the nut.
With the front struts, once you have taken them off the car, take them to your local friendly garage and ask them to use their air gun on the top nut. Make sure that you have spring compressors on the springs first though.
With the front struts, once you have taken them off the car, take them to your local friendly garage and ask them to use their air gun on the top nut. Make sure that you have spring compressors on the springs first though.
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mr.brown
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Re: Seized struts top bolts!
Cordless impact wrench + deep socket. Works (nearly) every time.
60-100 GBP at B&Q - use and return
60-100 GBP at B&Q - use and return
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Bonusrocco
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Re: Seized struts top bolts!
60-100 GBP at B&Q - use and return
What time they open till?!
So many plans, so little time
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mr.brown
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Re: Seized struts top bolts!
8/9pm usually - the "Depot" ones open later as I recall.