 big nut for suspension won't open!, help! |
 Jul 23, 2005 - 1:35 PM
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hey, i'm trying to take apart my suspension but the 19mm nut that holds the springs and shocks together won't open. it turns but then the cartridge spins with it. i tried using a vise grip to stop the cartridge from spinning but it still turns. anyone have this problem? and can give me some help removing the nut?
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Jul 23, 2005 - 10:25 PM
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Doesn't Toyota have an allen key slot cut into the top? hmmm... I may be confused with Honda.
Impact gun will do it... -------------------- "It's ok to be naked girl... I'm an artist!"
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Jul 23, 2005 - 11:29 PM
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QUOTE(Kwanza26 @ Jul 24, 2005 - 3:25 AM) Doesn't Toyota have an allen key slot cut into the top? hmmm... I may be confused with Honda. Impact gun will do it... [right][snapback]316065[/snapback][/right] An impact wrench should loosen it. There also should be a slot(2 flat spots on the top) where you can fit an open end wrench. Just put the whole strut in a vice, use the open end wrench to hold the rod from turning, and then use a ratchet with a pipe on the end of it and turn it slowly. There is no way it should be that hard to get it off, make sure you are turning it the right way, righty tighty lefty loosie! |
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J-TYPE big nut for suspension won't open! Jul 23, 2005 - 1:35 PM
Coomer You need a 19mm socket or wrench on the other side... Jul 23, 2005 - 2:27 PM
J-TYPE QUOTE(Coomer @ Jul 23, 2005 - 2:27 PM)You nee... Jul 23, 2005 - 3:18 PM macavely ok put the sturt back in ... slide on bolt at the ... Jul 23, 2005 - 3:55 PM J-TYPE QUOTE(macavely @ Jul 23, 2005 - 3:55 PM)ok pu... Jul 23, 2005 - 10:23 PM mr_dude If you're talking about the rear suspension, I... Jul 23, 2005 - 4:06 PM J-TYPE QUOTE(mr_dude @ Jul 23, 2005 - 4:06 PM)If you... Jul 23, 2005 - 10:26 PM J-TYPE QUOTE(Kwanza26 @ Jul 23, 2005 - 10:25 PM)Does... Jul 23, 2005 - 10:28 PM J-TYPE An impact wrench should loosen it.
There also sho... Jul 23, 2005 - 11:49 PM presure2 when we (dustin and i ) did my bad rear mounts las... Jul 24, 2005 - 7:40 AM J-TYPE QUOTE(presure2 @ Jul 24, 2005 - 7:40 AM)when ... Jul 24, 2005 - 9:11 AM mr_dude Just make sure you don't mess up the silky-smo... Jul 24, 2005 - 2:49 PM J-TYPE QUOTE(mr_dude @ Jul 24, 2005 - 2:49 PM)Just m... Jul 24, 2005 - 10:32 PM Galcobar The strut piston itself, up at the top, has a flat... Jul 25, 2005 - 3:08 AM |
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