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Aug 11, 2009, 05:55 PM
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Emergency Suspension Install Q
I am in the middle of installing some new KYB struts and S Tech springs on my 04 Ralliart and we ran into something we didnt expect. The stock strut is removed, the spring is compressed, and we are trying to remove the center bolt from the top.. but when we try to turn the bolt the entire piston rotates with it. Holding it did not work, a vice grip did not work, even gorilla gluing a rubber pad to the shaft and holding with a vice grip did not keep the entire piston from turning with the bolt. Any ideas on getting this bolt off?
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Aug 11, 2009, 06:01 PM
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weld a peice of scrap steel like some rebar or some small rod to the SOB grab on both sides loosen the nut
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Aug 11, 2009, 06:03 PM
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othere wise compress the heck out of the spring have a buddy push down on the top and cut the nut off
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Aug 11, 2009, 06:04 PM
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both will ruin the stuts but will get you the peice you need
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Aug 11, 2009, 06:26 PM
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hey, thanks for the quick feedback. We tried pushing the top down, but the piece there is held in place (stuck b/w the bolt and the lip at the top of the piston). We had the idea to weld something on too, but dont have the tools, and it is too late in the day to find somewhere to have it done. I guess it's off to the shop in the morning.
thanks again for the ideas 
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Aug 11, 2009, 10:18 PM
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If you're using an impact to take the nut off, tapping the trigger will help to break it loose. Everytime I've changed mine around that's happened (or just about) and that technique has always worked.
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Aug 12, 2009, 05:37 AM
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Impact has worked for me every time.
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Aug 12, 2009, 06:30 AM
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Yup, impact is the best way. If you don't have air tools, your local tire place can zip them off for you in no time.
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Aug 20, 2009, 02:11 PM
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Just to to give some closure.. impact worked perfectly and rest of the install went about as smooth as it could. Thanks again to all who gave advice
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Aug 20, 2009, 02:38 PM
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time for PICS
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Aug 20, 2009, 09:53 PM
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