Stripped Strut...
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Stripped Strut...
So i was gunna swap my springs with some shorter ones -- im running QA1 coilover's, i got the passenger side ones done, but i having a problem with the driver side.
the top of the strut is flat on 2 sides, but the last place i took it to stripped it slightly, as well as torqued it down to like 250ft lb's, and when i went to try and get it off, it slipped and stripped more... so now im stuck on what to do. i talked to the shop that did it, and the guy that worked on my car was fired before i even called.
i've tried adjustable wrenches, and the only thing i can think of is maybe heating it up with a torch, maybe using vice grips, or something. im still looking for a reputable shop i can trust, but those are hard to come by.
it really sux cuz if i cant reliably get the strut off im gunna be down another 250$ for a damn strut...
i just cant seem to have ANY luck with ANY shops unless insurance is involved...
the top of the strut is flat on 2 sides, but the last place i took it to stripped it slightly, as well as torqued it down to like 250ft lb's, and when i went to try and get it off, it slipped and stripped more... so now im stuck on what to do. i talked to the shop that did it, and the guy that worked on my car was fired before i even called.
i've tried adjustable wrenches, and the only thing i can think of is maybe heating it up with a torch, maybe using vice grips, or something. im still looking for a reputable shop i can trust, but those are hard to come by.
it really sux cuz if i cant reliably get the strut off im gunna be down another 250$ for a damn strut...
i just cant seem to have ANY luck with ANY shops unless insurance is involved...
#3
hmmm nice, yea i was also thinkin about takin a dremel to the strut shaft and squaring it off so i could try again with adjustable wrenches. but thats kind of risky. good idea on cuttin the nut off though, just gotta find another one, anyone know what size it is?
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