Shock/strut problem please help!

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  • smurphy_e30
    Advanced Member
    • Oct 2013
    • 162

    #1

    Shock/strut problem please help!

    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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  • wilholl
    E30 Addict
    • May 2012
    • 518

    #2
    Originally posted by 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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    Try a pipe wrench on the outside edge if you don't have the spanner wrench for it
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    • smurphy_e30
      Advanced Member
      • Oct 2013
      • 162

      #3
      Originally posted by wilholl
      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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      • dsm2002
        Advanced Member
        • Aug 2008
        • 193

        #4
        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
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        • smurphy_e30
          Advanced Member
          • Oct 2013
          • 162

          #5
          Originally posted by 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

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


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          • smurphy_e30
            Advanced Member
            • Oct 2013
            • 162

            #6
            Nothing worked, taking the assemblies to a shop tomorrow.


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            • e30_302
              E30 Addict
              • Sep 2013
              • 453

              #7
              Try some type of penetrant like PB Blaster then give it lots of heat. Then try the pipe wrench. It can be frustrating.
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              • frolf
                Advanced Member
                • Nov 2005
                • 191

                #8
                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.

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                • ThatOneEuroE30
                  R3V OG
                  • Dec 2013
                  • 8626

                  #9
                  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.


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                  • smurphy_e30
                    Advanced Member
                    • Oct 2013
                    • 162

                    #10
                    Originally posted by ThatOneEuroE30
                    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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