rear strut assembly

[sho4life]

im lost, when i put on the socket the whole things turns and cannot tighten. Whats the trick? i did the front struts no problem

 

[LOUDSHO92]

Impact socket is the only way to go.

 

[93rev2sev]

I grab the verrrry top of the strut's rod with visegrips wrapped in bike tire. That part of the rod never comes in contact with the strut's seals and the bike tire provides plenty of cushion and grip to get the top nut to spec without marring the shaft.

 

[sho4life]

ok, guess my electric impact from harbor freight is worthless

 

[luigisho]

ok, guess my electric impact from harbor freight is worthless

I got one from there and you are correct. Worthless.

 

[K-Dawg]

I use a 1/4" drive 10mm (I think?) socket on the shaft, either inside a spark plug socket or with an adjustable wrench on the nut.

 

[notbange]

You can undo the spring compressors slightly so the spring is making firmer contact with the mounts, giving the rod a little pressure to stop the crazy spinning. Make sure the nut is threaded on as much as you can by hand, and don't undo the compressor all the way.

 

[sho4life]

thanks guys but now i have to get it done professional because i broke the stud on the spindle to strut assembly. damn rust!!

 

[lowc]

ok, guess my electric impact from harbor freight is worthless

ya gotta go with the snap-on one. yea the 5bills hurts at first but well worth it i use it on everything and it works better than some of the air guns ive had

 

[lowc]

thanks guys but now i have to get it done professional because i broke the stud on the spindle to strut assembly. damn rust!!

get you some GOOD left hand drill bits and some heat and you should be fine