the name of tool

[87inaustin]

What's the name of the tool that you take the top oem strut nutvthat holds the shock in the strut

[dr.occa]

An allen wrench? Struts may differ in design from manufacturer to manufacturer.

[87inaustin]

i found out there is not a special tool just a big a$$ crescent wrench or a chisel and hammer got it off in like 5 mins

dr.occa you must be confused on witch wing nut i am talking about . the only nut that holds the shock in the strut

[dr.occa]

i found out there is not a special tool just a big a$$ pipe wrench or a chisel and hammer got it off in like 5 mins

dr.occa you must be confused on witch wing nut i am talking about . the only nut that holds the shock in the strut

I was thinking about keeping the spindle from spinning as you unbolt it at the top of the top hat.

You mean removing the gland nut to be able to remove the shock cartridge from the casing. Yeah, a pipe wrench (tears things up) or a large crescent wrench or a vice will do the job.

[JDM AE86]

i found out there is not a special tool just a big a$$ pipe wrench or a chisel and hammer got it off in like 5 mins

dr.occa you must be confused on witch wing nut i am talking about . the only nut that holds the shock in the strut

I was thinking about keeping the spindle from spinning as you unbolt it at the top of the top hat.

You mean removing the gland nut to be able to remove the shock cartridge from the casing. Yeah, a pipe wrench (tears things up) or a large crescent wrench or a vice will do the job.

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