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    Bilstein install, ran into some problems...

    Been working on getting on getting my 4 yellow christmas presents installed. Backs went on super easy, but the fronts have been kickng my ass. Got the spring/shock assemblys off, and the springs compressed, but when I went to take the nut off the top of the shock, well thats my problem. Its like literally not there. I dont even know whats holding this thing together....

    I tried pounding a socket on the end of it to try and turn something, but no dice.

    Any ideas?

    Last edited by sman; January 22nd, 2011, 12:59 PM.
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  • #2
    The strut is more than likely spinning with the nut, short pulses with an impact usually works
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    • #3
      Yeah those top nuts are notorious for being rusted solid.
      Did mine at a friends shop with a wall mounted spring compressor and it still took 3 hours just to get them both apart. And that included using an Impact, Air chisel and a torch.
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      • #4
        Looks like you're going to have to cut it off. Can't you buy new strut mounts if you need to, as well? Not too familiar with struts but I do remember selling a lot of mounts at work. Same thing aren't they?

        Edit: googled it, yes they are.
        Last edited by Fbomb; January 22nd, 2011, 01:44 PM.

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        • #5
          Oh wow, yeah just cut if off or use an air chisel. Its not a bad idea to replace the strut mount anyways while you're in there.
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          • #6
            I used a cut off wheel when I did mine on my 2001. I would not use a torch as it will likely destroy the mount.

            I am curious as to what mine will be like on my 1993 when I do them in a few weeks.

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            • #7
              There's nothing there that even resembles a nut, we screwed with it for hours. Gonna have to torch of cut it for sure, wad trying to avoid that as the stupid mounts are pretty pricey and everywhere I called has to order them.
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              • #8
                Wow... Ryan and I were discussing my suspension swap earlier today. He said this nut would be a pain if it was rusty. Fortunately for me the shocks were already replaced about 5k miles ago! Good luck with it Spencer - I say just torch it and get a new mount. How much are they?
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                • #9
                  Look like around 80 apiece.

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                  • #10
                    Yea, imo i wouldnt waste anymore time and just cut it off
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                    • #11
                      lol look at everyone of my suspension posts.
                      always get new mounts when doing struts. pack that area with antiseize or grease for later service

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                      • #12
                        Guess I will stop in to the auto parts store tomorrow and get a set ordered. I assume I need to get the big rubber insert thing for it too, or is that part of the mount?
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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by s.reef View Post
                          Yea, imo i wouldnt waste anymore time and just cut it off
                          This approach worked very well with the Monte.

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                          • #14
                            If your getting a new mount there is no need to torch anything. I purchasred mount later down the road. and it came with everything I needed to assemble the unit

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