is there a special tool to remove strut leg insert collar
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davids8131
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hi, does anybody have or know of or know how to make a tool to remove the collar from the top of the strut leg so that i can remove the shock absorber insert? i dont want to hammer it or damage it its a fragile thang!!
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cliffybabe
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i used a plumbers wrench,
Considering Selling the Cabby, looks like its gonna go
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Taylor325i
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Put the strut in a vice and loosen the nut with a long handled wrench. Job done.
Taylor.
Taylor.
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daimlerman
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I find that a cold chisel and lump hammer to be the best....
Afterall,you do get a new collar nut with your shiny new insert..
Afterall,you do get a new collar nut with your shiny new insert..
Youth is wasted on the young.
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Barx325i
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a big onedavids8131 wrote:hi, what kind of wrench?
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Barx325i
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pictures speak a thousand words - they do muller stock flat style collars though 