BirdsOfAFeather

I can't get the bolts off my strut mounts. Is there any way of getting everything apart without removing the nut? I'm trying to add my new springs and shocks. I was thinking of sawing off the shocks shaft.
I am aware of the tension that will be released when it gets loose, so I'll be careful with that.

ROCNDAV

iTrader: (100)

Do you have spring compressors on the springs? If not, you're fighting all of that pressure. You're going to need them regardless of what you do, so go out and get a set.

1320Chicken

iTrader: (4)

Yes you can cut it but you need a spring compressor. I had to cut mine because the nut was rusted all to hell.

fbody_brian

The nut is probably way softer than the shock shaft, just use a chisel or drill to split the nut in half. It's what I've done and was quick and easy. But please use a spring compressor.

DrEvyl

iTrader: (5)

That's what I had to do to get my stock DeCarbons off my Formula. Personally if I had to do it again I would just replace the strut mounts, too.

LILWS6

I tried getting the mounts off when i was working one day ended up just getting new mounts and rebuilding the new struts was way worth the $15 per mount i spent.

TA_Freak

If you compress them as much as possible, you can just get your blade in there and cut the threaded shaft just below the strut mount. That's how I did mine with a saws all and it took me 30 seconds to cut through it. You can then tap the nut and threaded shaft back and forth and re-use the strut mount. Personally I used new ones since I was already there. No need to cut through the polished shock shaft.

BirdsOfAFeather

I can't compress it anymore...I'm to weak. I still have 6" to go befor I max out both compressors...seems like it's good enough.
So it's not OK to cut through the polished shaft? If it is and I cut it..will everything just slide off and loosen, how will that work?
Appreciate every ones help.

TA_Freak

If that's the case, then you might need to get some help. The reason why I say this is because when I cut the threaded shaft on mine, I still had a slight bit of force from the spring and after I cut through - the top half popped off.

If it is indeed compressed far enough, then just wedge a saws all blade between the bottom of the strut mount and the plastic piece that sits over the shock.

BirdsOfAFeather

OK, this is where I'm at. FTR, anyone who thinks it's worth a shot cutting the shaft, it's not!

I'll just go for the nut.

Pocket

iTrader: (22)

This is the tool you need for seized nuts



Bought one of those after attempting to remove a frozen ball joint nut with a sawzall. Hardened shafts do not cut well