I apologize if this has already been discussed (I have to believe it has) but I can't find any definitive answers by searching (here or elsewhere).
Without resorting to chisels/BFH's and plumbing tools ( ) where can a suitable tool be found to remove the strut nut (threaded ring). Mine looks like this:
The closest I've come to finding something that might work is this:
This is such a common part and service item I just can't believe professionals are attacking it on a daily basis with dull knives and sticks...
A large channellocks or a pipe wrench works well. Given the sometimes need for a cheater on a pipe wrench I'm not sure the one pictured would even hold up to a single challenging job.
Mike W.
02 525ita. Wife's, aka grocery getter
02 530i. New to the fleet, 3 pedals.
03 QX4, AKA the Datsun. Finally got the 4WD vacationmoble to stop smoking.
07 Xterra. Still on the DL, a purchase from hell.
Not sure about all struts, but for Bilsteins, you use a special tool. They must be cheap becuase my mechanic just gave me one. It even has the correct torque setting stamped on to it for easy reference.
Pete K
'75 520i (track day special)
'81 M535i (dream car)
'79 323i (wife's little cruiser)
'02 320ci/330ci track car (b30 swapped 320ci)
'97 Ford Laser (1st ever new car)
Pete K wrote:Not sure about all struts, but for Bilsteins, you use a special tool. They must be cheap becuase my mechanic just gave me one. It even has the correct torque setting stamped on to it for easy reference.
That's a nice tool if you have it and an ideal way of doing it, but I'm sticking with my original .02, a pipe wrench. Especially in rust country, which I'm fortunate enough not to live in.
Mike W.
02 525ita. Wife's, aka grocery getter
02 530i. New to the fleet, 3 pedals.
03 QX4, AKA the Datsun. Finally got the 4WD vacationmoble to stop smoking.
07 Xterra. Still on the DL, a purchase from hell.
) where can a suitable tool be found to remove the strut nut (threaded ring). Mine looks like this:
