Quote Originally Posted by madking411
When you do the install, do you usually NEED to have an impact wrench to remove the bottom linkage off the strut to get it OUT of the car??

And, once you've taken out the shock/strut, do you NEED to have an impact wrench to undo the strut assembly nut??

What are the alternatives to using an impact wrench, if you dont have access to one?
when i did mine i didnt use one, but haveing a long wrench would help ... but it wouldnt hurt to have an impact gun..