CdnTT

When removing the front strut, from the engine bay there is a nut and the top of the strut assy..(holding it to the car) in the top of the strut is allen keyed....
I have no idea why this wouldn't be standard.. but is the key a 7mm??? I can't find a allen key to fit....
Anyone know??

carlosii

Yeap, a 7mm allen will work great.

FLUIDNYC

I never did it but, are you using a metric allen key set.

TTschwing

I guess you don't have Home Depot's up there eh?
(yes it is a 7mm) Husky makes a nice (and complete) set of Metric and SAE Ball end wrenches for not too much $$ (Much$$ Cnadian!). Use a 13/16th spark plug socket with flats that you can put a wrench on, and run the 7mm down the center. Or, in desperation, Clamp the rod up high through the springs coils with a set of vice grips and spin the nut off. You're throwing the shocks away anyway, right...??

gesTTalt

an impact air gun can take that puppy off in a jif

JustJeff

7 mm allen Wrench on a vise grip, inside a 13/16 spark plug socket.
wrench on socket.
details of my install to follow.

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Lightweight-USPowah

Steve did you get my email regarding the gauge pod?

CdnTT

and all the sets I can find go from 6-8 mm!!! NO 7!!!
I didn't try the Depot yet, I'll do that tomorrow..
got a touch of the flu yesterday... not feeling so well today

CdnTT

I am doing the PayPal right now...

Steve

carsluTT

Yep, it's all air .. .. air baby.... And off w/ the nut!.....