strut install question
12-20-2008, 04:08 AM
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strut install question
alright so i was board as hell tonight so i decided to try to change my struts. when u guys do this do u take the brake calliper off to make it easier to access the bolts. and another thing the strut bolts are tourqed pretty tight on there like 145flbs.
12-20-2008, 06:31 AM
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I can't remember exactly what I did to get mine out, but I just followed the instructions of the haynes manual and it was all pretty common sense. I do remember having to put some muscle into it to get those bolts off. I used a 12" pipe on the end of my rachet.
12-20-2008, 01:24 PM
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Definitely take the caliper off and secure aside with a coat hanger or something similar. I used an impact gun on mine but the pipe method should do fine. You can also try soaking it in penetrating oil if you have some.
12-20-2008, 01:29 PM
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You don't have to take the caliper off, but if you feel it'll make it easier, go on right ahead. I used an impact so i took the easy way out.
Use a breaker bar and use short powerful blows to knock out the stubborn bolts. Don't forget the PB blaster.. and don't forget to support the LCA
Use a breaker bar and use short powerful blows to knock out the stubborn bolts. Don't forget the PB blaster.. and don't forget to support the LCA
12-20-2008, 03:57 PM
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got em on and it only took 4 hrs lol. those knuckle bolts were a pain in the a** to get off. they were rusted pretty good in there, but i shot the with some wd40 and used a 4 foot breaker bar lol and eventually they came off. In the haynes manual though, it said to make sure to line up the paint marks to insure proper allignment. i had kyb struts on there before and they're weren't any marks on them. prob not a big deal but no matter what the allignment would stay the same right???? anyway thanks for the help guys!!!!