Front springs

Post by **Stuntman** » 04 Feb 2006 08:12 pm

Hello again, I know I've been posting new threads alot but I really need some help.

I'm finding seperating the top nut ont the strut impossible, I've smashed 2 spanners today.

How difficult should this be, its the nut that you have to lock ant then turn the tread with another spanner.

Please help!!!

Post by **bogbasic** » 04 Feb 2006 09:29 pm

Is this the nut right at the very top of the strut under the bonnet. The nut I am thinking of is on the top of the shock absorber rod. The top of the rod is flattened on two sides so it can be held with a small spanner while the nut is undone. It should not be dreadfully tight unless someone has used an airtool or a setting threadlock!

Post by **Stuntman** » 04 Feb 2006 09:35 pm

Thats the bugger, I'm a strong bloke but for love now money I can't get this undone, It's so bloody tight!!!!

So whats the consensus, take it to a garage and let them undo it?

I think I may have to resort to this which is an arse really.

Post by **daffodil** » 04 Feb 2006 10:24 pm

hi if you have some good mole grips you can hold the shock in between the springs....under the dust cover and then undo the nut

Post by **classicswede** » 05 Feb 2006 12:02 pm

The only way to do it is with an air impacter. If you nip down your local garage they should be able to loosen it for you.

Post by **Stuntman** » 05 Feb 2006 01:53 pm

First Job tomorrow Dai, I cant believe how many spanners I've broken!!

Post by **classicswede** » 05 Feb 2006 02:16 pm

Yep they are feckin tight!