Shock/strut problem please help!

[smurphy_e30]

Hit it with pb blaster then throw it in a tripod vice and hit it with a 36'' pipe wrench. It's what I did. Mine hadn't been touched in 25 years and were rusted to hell. I didn't let the blaster soak or anything just sprayed and twisted with the wrench took all of 10 seconds for each.

I actually took it to a buddy of mine at a shop here in Austin, he used an impact with a pointed end to loosen them up. Did it for free too, so I'm happy!


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[ThatOneEuroE30]

Shock/strut problem please help!

Hit it with pb blaster then throw it in a tripod vice and hit it with a 36'' pipe wrench. It's what I did. Mine hadn't been touched in 25 years and were rusted to hell. I didn't let the blaster soak or anything just sprayed and twisted with the wrench took all of 10 seconds for each.

[frolf]

I had this same issue two days ago. I gave it some pb blaster to soak in and went out and bought a very large pair of channel lock pliers and a 24" monkey wrench. Channel locks on the strut, monkey wrench on the collar nut. Lots of effort and it came off in about 15 seconds.

[e30_302]

Try some type of penetrant like PB Blaster then give it lots of heat. Then try the pipe wrench. It can be frustrating.

[smurphy_e30]

Nothing worked, taking the assemblies to a shop tomorrow.


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[smurphy_e30]

Strut in a vice, two screwdrivers or long bolts in two of the holes and a long screwdriver wedged between the two screwdrivers or bolts? Or cold chisel and hammer

I tried both, didn't work. So I just bought a pipe wrench.


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[dsm2002]

Strut in a vice, two screwdrivers or long bolts in two of the holes and a long screwdriver wedged between the two screwdrivers or bolts? Or cold chisel and hammer

[smurphy_e30]

Try a pipe wrench on the outside edge if you don't have the spanner wrench for it

I haven't tried that but I don't have a pipe wrench


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[wilholl]

Okay so I took the spring off the front struts, then saw this. There is a little metal shock retaining collar that I can't get off. Any help is greatly appreciated!



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Try a pipe wrench on the outside edge if you don't have the spanner wrench for it

[smurphy_e30]

Okay so I took the spring off the front struts, then saw this. There is a little metal shock retaining collar that I can't get off. Any help is greatly appreciated!



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