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Which to buy if either/ Struts
Yes, that's a handy tool...
If you don't care about destroying the old strut cartridge, you can clamp a
ViseGrip on the strut rod, as tight as you can get it on there, through one
of the gaps in the spring coils, and then use a regular socket, with a
breaker bar on it.
You might have to clamp the strut in a vise, to stabilize it...
If you are re-using the strut body, you might have a hard time getting the
retainer nut off. I first spray the threads with PB Blaster, holding/resting
it upside down, and after a few minutes, I clamp it in a vise, and then try
turning the retainer with one of my chain ViseGrips, which usually doesn't
work. If you are going to try to heat it up, be careful, because the
cartridge could be charged with gas, and could explode. So I usually skip
that step, and make 2 cuts perpendicular with the strut body, being careful
not to cut into the threads, and sometimes this will allow you to loosen the
retainer nut. If not, keep cutting it, and pry one of the right sides out,
and sometimes this will allow you to turn it off. An air hammer will help
turn it off, but you have to be careful, that you don't screw up the
threads. If it still won't turn off, just keep cutting until it comes off.
Sometimes I have to cut the top of the retainer off...
HTH!
Peter - 302.832.8989
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-----Original Message-----
From: marc_scirocco@xxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:marc_scirocco@xxxxxxxxxxxx]
Sent: Friday, September 07, 2007 9:01 PM
To: silvius14@xxxxxxxxxxx; Karl Krupke; Scirocco-l@xxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: Re: Which to buy if either/ Struts
Something like this
http://www.techtonicstuning.com/showpart.asp?partnum=916.022
or an impact wrench.
Cheers.
Marc
>
> De: silvius14@xxxxxxxxxxx
> Date: 2007/09/07 ven. PM 08:43:22 EDT
> ?: "Karl Krupke" <kkrup62@xxxxxxxxxxx>, Scirocco-l@xxxxxxxxxxxx
> Objet: Re: Which to buy if either/ Struts
>
> O.K.........I'm working on replacing them........however, how the hell do
I get the top bolt off to separate the assembly??? I have it in my spring
compressor and I have the type with the hex head/bolt and I can't figure out
how to secure the bolt while turning the allen wrench or vise
versa.........HELP!!!
>
> Thanks,
>
> -------------- Original message --------------
> From: "Karl Krupke" <kkrup62@xxxxxxxxxxx>
>
> > Hi Julie, other Karl, and list;
> >
> > Might be just me but I always found it much easier to seperate the strut
> > assembly from the hub carrier at the alignment adjust bolts. Two bolts
at
> > the hub carrier end, two nuts at the top holding the strut bearing...
easy.
> > Before you pull the lower (alignment) bolts, use a scratch awl to scribe
> > a trace along the edge where the 'bracket' of the strut covers the
upright
> > from the hub carrier, directly inboard from the bolts. If you're precise
> > with the marking and careful in reassembly, you'll be right on original
> > alignment or near 'nuff it won't matter. But if you want to be sure,
what's
> > an alignment cost, $35-50 or so? Much less hassle (I think) than messing
> > with (and possibly damaging) CV's, tie rod ends and ball joints.
> > No preference from me on brand. I've used KYB, Monroe, been happy with
> > 'em. I use for DD, so if you're looking for hipo or race, go with the
> > consensus of the list. [ Julie; Mike or Dave who?]
> > In any case, when you replace the struts, READ THE INSTRUCTIONS. Most
> > strut cartridge inserts have a spacer to be installed on top of the
insert,
> > I think someone on the list posted a while back; problem relating to
"oops,
> > forgot to put that in" which left the cartridge loose in the asembly.
> > Also, be sure to replace the strut bearings, bump stops, and dust covers
> > (new parts for everything). Bearings are critical, stops and covers not
so
> > but they're cheap and the only way to replace them is to disassemble the
> > strut. So might as well do 'em now.
> > My $.02.
> >
> > Karl
> >
> >
> > >From: julie@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > >To: silvius14@xxxxxxxxxxx, Scirocco-l@xxxxxxxxxxxx
> > >Subject: Re: Which to buy if either
> > >Date: Mon, 23 Jul 2007 21:47:56 +0000
> > >
> > >Forget the Monroe stuff. Call either Mike or Dave and they'll set you
up.
> > >You can do the fronts. Just separate the CV joint, the ball joint AND
the
> > >tie rod. Then pull it otu. Use a spring compressor to shrink the spring
to
> > >take off the tension.
> > >Remove the strut bearing, ... And now the hard part open the strut top,
> > >switch struts, add the springs and away you go!
> > >Ummm. Not your daily is it?
> > >
> > > >-----Original Message-----
> > > >From: silvius14@xxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:silvius14@xxxxxxxxxxx]
> > > >Sent: Monday, July 23, 2007 09:38 AM
> > > >To: Scirocco-l@xxxxxxxxxxxx
> > > >Subject: Which to buy if either
> > > >
> > > >O.K..........so I need to buy some suspension parts of these two
which
> > >would recommend or not.
> > > >
> > > >MONROE SENSATRAC $119.00 ($39.00 shipping ouch)
> > > >
> > > >KYP GR-2 $139.99 ($25.00 shipping)
> > > >
> > > >I use it as a daily driver.........Found these 2 on eBay for a half
> > >descent prince. I feel confident that I can handle the
rear............but
> > >the fronts???? I don't know.
> > > >
> > > >Karl
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