 quick question, about front strut bolts |
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 Jan 15, 2008 - 7:21 PM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Mar 19, '07 From Washington Currently Offline Reputation: 9 (100%)  |
I bought a front strut bar from another member on here and recieved it today. But when I tried loosing the bolts to install it, they wouldn't budge. After some reaserching on here and other car forums I found that this is a common problem when installing front strut bars. I know most people recommend just putting a LOT of muscle into it, but I'm an average guy and don't have power tools
 So is there any easier way that you guys know of to loosen the bolts so I can install the bar..? Also I guess the stock spec is to torque to 100 lbs..again I don't have power tools, so what would be the best way to determine 100lbs using regular renches?
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Jan 15, 2008 - 9:30 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 16, '03 From Bay area Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
add a metal pipe and get a breaker bar.
those nuts should not be on there that tight, is there rust on there? try to use wd-40 or losen the bolts? |
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Jan 15, 2008 - 9:38 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Nov 12, '03 From Crestview, Florida Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
Going to need a lot of leverage. Breaker bar and a pipe works wonders. Even better than pneumatic tools some time.
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Jan 15, 2008 - 11:49 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jan 29, '07 From Hoyt Lakes, MN Currently Offline Reputation: 11 (100%) |
Dude, breaker bar FTW. I'd pick my good ol breaker bar over my impact wrench doing suspension work any day. No lie. Does it really matter if you over torque the top bolts holding the strut?
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Jan 16, 2008 - 4:22 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 19, '07 From Washington Currently Offline Reputation: 9 (100%) |
QUOTE(bccentaur3 @ Jan 16, 2008 - 4:49 AM) [snapback]631202[/snapback] Dude, breaker bar FTW. I'd pick my good ol breaker bar over my impact wrench doing suspension work any day. No lie. Does it really matter if you over torque the top bolts holding the strut? not over torqing them, but undertorquing would not be good . I think I'll try some WD-40 and a breaker bar. Should be enouph to get them loose, dnt you think? Hopefully will get to use my friend's torq wrench to get it tightened well enouph  thnks for the help guys. -------------------- "A true car enthusiast can see the potential in any car"
QUOTE (njccmd2002 @ Oct 3, 2008 - 2:01 PM) i rather be a slow turtle in risk of extinction, than a fast locust, that you can see everywhere and need to be terminated. |
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Jan 21, 2008 - 8:16 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Sep 6, '04 From oakdale Mn Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
cheater bars are the number one tool in any garage!
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Jan 21, 2008 - 10:09 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 24, '07 From Oahu, Hawaii Currently Offline Reputation: 23 (100%) |
its spelled ENOUGH not enouPH.
could be just a little frozen in. ever tried hitting it lightly to see if you can shock it loose. another way is to tighten the bolt then loosening it to get it loose. -------------------- I don't normally drive fast, but when I do its on a curvy section of this island
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Jan 22, 2008 - 1:30 AM
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Cheater Pipe is your best friend. You can make a DIY version for youself. Take a hollow steel pipe, cut it to your desired length. Mine is around 2.5FT. There you go, a cheater pipe!
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Jan 22, 2008 - 7:05 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 12, '07 From Houston, TX Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
I still say hire big mexican wrestler to do it for you but nobody listens.....
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Jan 22, 2008 - 7:08 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Nov 23, '07 From Houston TX Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE(thespacepanda @ Jan 22, 2008 - 7:05 PM) [snapback]633394[/snapback] I still say hire big mexican wrestler to do it for you but nobody listens..... or we could just get you to do it 
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Jan 22, 2008 - 7:15 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 12, '07 From Houston, TX Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
Bright spandex + Pandas = No
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"Hmm. Ask him if he's the dragon reborn." "What?" "Just do it." ".......He said yes." "Tell him you are not darklings. He should open up." ".......Sweet. Thanks." "No problem." |
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Jan 23, 2008 - 1:58 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 17, '07 Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I used my lugnut remover... worked perfectly
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