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Posted by 98slowhoe 'FIFTYLX' (Member # 895) on :

What have you guys done that don't have air tools to take off your front struts? I am lost with out Air tools right now. I don't really want to go buy an air compressor and impact gun just for the struts? I know there are guys out there that have done it with out? Help me out guys!

Posted by AJBlackGT (Member # 3936) on :

Are you gonna put the same struts back on? Vice grips on shaft could work, but might fuck them up...

Posted by modular (Member # 6599) on :

Ive never had a problem? There is a nut looking thing down by the rotors that you remove the bolt from, its welded? What are you having a problem with?

Posted by AJBlackGT (Member # 3936) on :

quote:
Originally posted by modular:
Ive never had a problem? There is a nut looking thing down by the rotors that you remove the bolt from, its welded? What are you having a problem with?

I think he means he is having trouble getting the nut off of the top of the strut shaft in the engine bay where the c/c plates are

Posted by Camaro Kid Z/28 (Member # 3100) on :

you can use a tool like this for the tops of the struts!

Ford/Mercury Strut Cartridge Slot Socket

Manufacturer:Schley Products, Inc
Manufacturer #: 90770
ToolSource #: 78378

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Posted by 98slowhoe 'FIFTYLX' (Member # 895) on :

quote:
Originally posted by Camaro Kid Z/28:
you can use a tool like this for the tops of the struts!

Ford/Mercury Strut Cartridge Slot Socket

Manufacturer:Schley Products, Inc
Manufacturer #: 90770
ToolSource #: 78378

Where do you get a tool like that from locally?

Posted by TrickRacer50 (Member # 6345) on :

You can get a tool that does the same job, but looks a little different at Napa.

Just put that tool on top of the strut with a breaker and then use a wrench on the nut holding the strut. You do NOT use impact tools, it ruins the strut!

Very easy!!!!

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