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Thread: Strut replacement help ASAP!

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    Default Strut replacement help ASAP!

    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?
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    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

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    got a pic


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    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.
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    np


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    Work out for few week you will be good to go.
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    Quote Originally Posted by G.C
    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
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    Oh and...

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    Quote Originally Posted by STRteg
    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

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    Plasma Cut it up.. Last resort?

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    Quote Originally Posted by SouthrnStyle
    Plasma Cut it up.. Last resort?
    Sounds more fun Its off, thats what the pic is showing
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