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Originally Posted by Sail Boat
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Originally Posted by Aspenf22
I have stripped the 6mm top nut on the strut. Does anyone know how I could save the top nut without having to buy an entire new strut?
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Unfortunately, not much can be done to save the strut. I would recommending utilizing an impact gun to release the nut and reinstall upon reassembly. Try your best to prevent the piston from rotating.
If you do not have an impact gun, which run about $200-400, I would just buy a new strut. On the other hand, impact guns are extremely useful so it may be a worthwhile investment. |
Quote:
Originally Posted by Sail Boat
Quote:
Originally Posted by Aspenf22
I have stripped the 6mm top nut on the strut. Does anyone know how I could save the top nut without having to buy an entire new strut?
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Unfortunately, not much can be done to save the strut. I would recommending utilizing an impact gun to release the nut and reinstall upon reassembly. Try your best to prevent the piston from rotating.
If you do not have an impact gun, which run about $200-400, I would just buy a new strut. On the other hand, impact guns are extremely useful so it may be a worthwhile investment. |
What I actually ended up doing was getting a torx bit slightly larger than the 6mm top nut and hammering it inside to hold it while I took off the nut. I did the same thing to reinstall the spring and was able to torque it down. Thanks for replying. Your installation instructions were very helpful although I may be in the minority to say the fronts were worlds easier to install than the rears. I had a hard time lining up the rear suspension.