cant get strut insert out of 280zx strut??
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cant get strut insert out of 280zx strut??
Im not sure whats wrong with this thing?? It wont budge?? is there any way i can cut it out with a cutoff wheel?? it looks like your supposed to unbolt it but it wont?
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Re: cant get strut insert out of 280zx strut??
I just took mine out. I user a big crecent wrench and was able to bust it loose.
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Re: cant get strut insert out of 280zx strut??
This nut can be really tight - depends what kind of an ape did the last installation or how much rust is in that tiny 48X2mm thread.
You need to hold the strut down, use a tie down strap to secure the thing to a bench, and then use a huge crescent or pipe wrench on the nut.
DON'T clamp the thing in a vise – you’ll likely crush the tube. I once went to a guys house to help him remove this nut. When I got there I saw the area just below the nut cranked into a vise - no bloody wonder he couldn't get the thing to move! He was defeating himself.
Anyways, forge ahead carefully, but you often will to apply some pretty good force to that nut.
Byron
You need to hold the strut down, use a tie down strap to secure the thing to a bench, and then use a huge crescent or pipe wrench on the nut.
DON'T clamp the thing in a vise – you’ll likely crush the tube. I once went to a guys house to help him remove this nut. When I got there I saw the area just below the nut cranked into a vise - no bloody wonder he couldn't get the thing to move! He was defeating himself.
Anyways, forge ahead carefully, but you often will to apply some pretty good force to that nut.
Byron
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Re: cant get strut insert out of 280zx strut??
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When putting everyting back together, , , , , , should I put anything on those threads??
Someone told me to put the weaker thread-locker on the top of the strut tube ..... but now I don't know
When putting everyting back together, , , , , , should I put anything on those threads??
Someone told me to put the weaker thread-locker on the top of the strut tube ..... but now I don't know
Re: cant get strut insert out of 280zx strut??
Blue Loctite. I've had gland nuts come loose before without it, and it's a pain to pull the struts out and springs off just to get at the gland nuts.
OP could have any number of issues from POs of his parts. If you put it together, mind the torque, and don't dunk 'em in the ocean, blue Loctite won't make any difference come disassembly.
OP could have any number of issues from POs of his parts. If you put it together, mind the torque, and don't dunk 'em in the ocean, blue Loctite won't make any difference come disassembly.
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