whats the secret to remove this nut (front shock)

[mcruz121]

Anyone?

[KenC]

Pic doesn't work

[mcruz121]

pic updated

[jaywood]

Pic still doesn't work.

[mcruz121]

pic up

[flash 23]

many ways. grab a vise grip wrap it with towel then clamp on strut (shiny surface) get a rachet and socket. bam

you may need a spring compressor, that works too. lol

easier to do with the whole thing off the car

[reelizmpro]

Impact gun.

[flash 23]

funny u asked this question coz i just did that at the JY 5 mins ago. no impact gun of course lol

[ButtJuice]

Which jy?

[MaxBell]

MAKE SURE you have a spring compresser holding the springs. Otherwise when that nut comes off they will FLY apart, and you could injure yourself.

[mcruz121]

Can't take this POS off

[devon.818]

many ways. grab a vise grip wrap it with towel then clamp on strut (shiny surface) get a rachet and socket. bam

you may need a spring compressor, that works too. lol

easier to do with the whole thing off the car

spring compressors aren't needed, just lay it on the ground on its side pointing away from you so when it POPS you dont get hit lol

[mcruz121]

Just found out the easiest way is to
1. jack up the strut so pressure prevents the shock from turning
2. loosen the nut
3. release jack SLOWLY

[Hey_You]

Impact gun.

This, saves SOOO much time and energy

[jaywood]

I put the whole assembly on the ground and held it with my foot. It eventually came off.