Use a vice grip clamped onto a socket with an Allen key stuck through the middle to hold the strut. This will get it loose. But in my experience if you remove that bolt with the weight of the car on the suspension you can get away with just using a breaker bar and not having to hold the strut. Then you also by pass the need for spring compressors because jacking up the car will slowly reduce tension. Also disconnect your sway bar for more downward travel of the assembly.
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Originally posted by DrJosh View PostUse a vice grip clamped onto a socket with an Allen key stuck through the middle to hold the strut. This will get it loose. But in my experience if you remove that bolt with the weight of the car on the suspension you can get away with just using a breaker bar and not having to hold the strut. Then you also by pass the need for spring compressors because jacking up the car will slowly reduce tension. Also disconnect your sway bar for more downward travel of the assembly.1989 BMW 325is | 2019 Ford Ranger FX4willschnitz
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My old car...such a shame!!! Everytime I talk about how many e30s I've had, I always land back on this one, and how much I loved it. Should have never sold her....
-Brad, AlphaTeam Motorwerks, LLC
91' 318iS - S54/6MT Swapped
08' E90 M3 6MT - Daily
04' Chevy Duramax CCLB - Work Truck/Hauler
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Alpha Team: running through e30s, gringo icebergs, and 19 yr olds.
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Brads a standup guy even though he likes buttsex
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Originally posted by spiDmang View PostMy old car...such a shame!!! Everytime I talk about how many e30s I've had, I always land back on this one, and how much I loved it. Should have never sold her....
http://seattle.craigslist.org/est/cto/3318946204.htmlTransaction Feedback: -click here
[e30: '91 318is coupe|brilliantrot||e36: '98 318ti|fern green|California top|M-Tech]
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Originally posted by DrJosh View PostUse a vice grip clamped onto a socket with an Allen key stuck through the middle to hold the strut. This will get it loose. But in my experience if you remove that bolt with the weight of the car on the suspension you can get away with just using a breaker bar and not having to hold the strut. Then you also by pass the need for spring compressors because jacking up the car will slowly reduce tension. Also disconnect your sway bar for more downward travel of the assembly.
Its what I've always done
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