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05-29-2009, 05:46 PM | #1 |
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I CANNOT get the front strut nut off
I'm trying to install my TEIN springs. I got the back done easy peezy. I've got everything off the front necessary to access the front strut bolts with the alan key inside and 17mm nut.
I CANNOT use a box wrench to turn it, it just starts to stip the upper part of the bolt. I CANNOT use a ratchet with a socket to loosten it because I need the alan key to hold the centre from moving. How the bloody hell do I get these nuts off? The spring install guide makes it sound easy peezy but that just is NOT happening. Does anyone know if a socket with a hexagonal outside (instead of completely round) exists? You know then I could use the socket and use a large like 19 or 21mm box wrench to turn the socket... OR anyone have any other teniques? Thanks |
05-29-2009, 06:24 PM | #2 |
remove the top panels plastic and steel , wiper's then use a impact gun
electric or air powered , also make sure you are turnning the nut counter clock wise |
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05-29-2009, 07:17 PM | #3 |
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I dont think you understand what I mean, I've already done all that.
But I got them off I went and bought some better vice grips. |
05-29-2009, 07:20 PM | #4 |
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You need a 17mm off-set wrench. It's the only good way to get that nut off.
17mm wrench and the correct allen wrench, then it will come off.
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05-29-2009, 07:33 PM | #5 |
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05-29-2009, 07:53 PM | #6 |
If you are trying too remove the first nut on the strut , do it while there is upward pressure on the strut ,
ie with wheel on and sitting on the ground or with jack under wheel hub , this takes some of the pressure of that nut . if you are talking about the secound nut use spring compressor to take up spring pressure , of nut . |
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05-29-2009, 10:17 PM | #7 |
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What thirtynine said. I used a offset wrench and a allen key. I used a small pipe on the end of the allen key to hold it in place and a long handle offset box wrench. Came off with a little effort without having to remove the cowl.
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05-30-2009, 05:05 AM | #8 |
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05-30-2009, 02:27 PM | #9 |
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ok thanks guys.
I eventually got them off by using some vice grips with a 17mm socket and a alan wrench... I have another problem now though. I'll make a different thread though as it's a totally different problem. I'll have to pick me up some wrenches. |
05-30-2009, 02:31 PM | #10 |
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^ correct answers, offset box end wrench FTW, or air tools.
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