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X-Runner
01-02-2009, 09:54 PM
Im replacing the front strut on a mustang, I cant get the nut on the top to come off. I broke my big ass screw driver and bent a small piece of steal trying to hold it. Any ideas short of cutting the nut off with a cut-off tool?

STRteg
01-02-2009, 09:59 PM
edit: nvm i now know what your saying my bad i used an air compressor because if not you will just be sitting there twistin it forever

Barefoot
01-02-2009, 10:49 PM
got a pic

X-Runner
01-02-2009, 10:51 PM
No. I know what to do now to get the entire mount plate off and Ill go use an impact at the shop tomorrow. I stopped for the night.

Barefoot
01-03-2009, 07:57 AM
np

G.C
01-03-2009, 09:32 AM
Work out for few week you will be good to go.

X-Runner
01-03-2009, 11:09 AM
Work out for few week you will be good to go.

Not even the issue. Im breaking every thing I was trying to hold it with :rolleyes:

X-Runner
01-03-2009, 11:18 AM
Oh and...

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x307/tech_guy/strut.jpg

STRteg
01-03-2009, 11:43 AM
nvm i now know what your saying my bad i used an air compressor because if not you will just be sitting there twistin it forever

Thats what i said :goodjob: :goodjob: :goodjob: :goodjob:

SouthrnStyle
01-03-2009, 11:44 AM
Plasma Cut it up.. Last resort?

X-Runner
01-03-2009, 12:40 PM
Plasma Cut it up.. Last resort?

Sounds more fun :goodjob: Its off, thats what the pic is showing