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YOUR RESEARCHRear Strut Removal Help
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When I installed the RoW M030 suspension, I did this to
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Use heavy motorcycle straps in a pinch,, at the track
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I've used heavy motorcycle straps in a pinch,, at the track with the 10 minute warning going off..
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Use spring compressor a bunch of times
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Cool, I have used a spring compressor a bunch of times, so no worries there.
Recommend zip ties if it's you first suspension rodeo
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I wouldn't recommend zip ties if it's you first suspension rodeo.
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I bought a set of �hlins R&T, while I wait for them to arrive I wanted to get the car up and remove one front and one rear strut assembly to inspect the parts �hlins requires are reused and figure out what I wanted to replace so I could get them on order.
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The lower strut mount bolt interferes with the lower control arm, the bolt comes out about 3/4 of the way before making contact with the arm, if I put some load on the suspension the geometry changes so I would be able to get the bolt out without the interference with the arm, but the bolt will not come out, I gave it plenty of persuasion with a hammer and punch, no luck.
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Another way (I have not tried) is to jack up the hub to compress the spring and use some heavy duty zip ties on the spring (many) to keep the spring compressed.
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Hi All,
Been doing a fair amount of looking and can't seem to figure out a resolution.
I bought a set of �hlins R&T, while I wait for them to arrive I wanted to get the car up and remove one front and one rear strut assembly to inspect the parts �hlins requires are reused and figure out what I wanted to replace so I could get them on order.
The front came out no problemo.
The rear is hanging me up. The lower strut mount bolt interferes with the lower control arm, the bolt comes out about 3/4 of the way before making contact with the arm, if I put some load on the suspension the geometry changes so I would be able to get the bolt out without the interference with the arm, but the bolt will not come out, I gave it plenty of persuasion with a hammer and punch, no luck.
I attempted to loosen the inboard mounting point bolt of the lower control arm and it is very, very tight. Before I broke it trying to remove I figured I would seek help here.
Pelicans write up mentions having to drift the bolt out, that's cool, but nothing of the interference I'm seeing. Watched bunch of youtube videos and the consensus is the bolt is a pain in the *** to get out but again, I don't see reference to the interference I'm seeing.
Question, when people have removed this bolt, doe it generally come out towards the front or rear of the car ? it would seem if the bolt was reversed and removed from the rear of the car I would not be having this issue.
Heres a picture of where I'm at for reference.
Appreciate any help I can get.
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It�s a C2. The bolt is the bottom strut mount bolt.
have not compressed the springs.
i did remove the 3 top mount bots and this is the last bolt holding the strut assembly in.
thanks for the replies.
I think if you put a spring compressor on and jack the hub up a bit, you'll be able to clear it. Only reason for the spring compressor is to take tension off the bolt, but you may be able to tap it out with a drift. As I remember, that's how I did mine
Another way (I have not tried) is to jack up the hub to compress the spring and use some heavy duty zip ties on the spring (many) to keep the spring compressed. Drop the hub back down, the spring is compressed and the pressure is off the lower bolt.
This zip tie thing sounds dangerous to me. It'd be better to use the right tool for the job. I own a set of spring compressors, but you can likely "rent" spring compressors for free from a chain auto parts store.
^^I agree. Any major auto parts store will have one you can rent and sometimes borrow. I've made it a point to get to know my local NAPA guys and they take good care of me. Same with the indy next to my warehouse. They've scratched my back and I've returned the favor over and over.
When I installed the RoW M030 suspension, I did this to
remove
the old strut assemblies and I used a proper spring compressor to install the new ones. It worked fine and saved a little time and hassle. A caveat though, I bought special heavy duty zip ties that are rated at 100lbs tensile strength each. I wouldn't recommend zip ties if it's you first suspension rodeo.
Cool, I have used a spring compressor a bunch of times, so no worries there.
I get the gist of compressing the spring to remove the pressure from the bolt and will go that method.
And thank you yelcab for the offer, unfortunately I'm across the country in MA but I really appreciate you offering.
You can buy really heavy stainless ones that can take the stress, but consider the lb per inch of the spring when you decide how many to use..
4x4 loops of safety wire is probably safer.. I've used heavy motorcycle straps in a pinch,, at the track with the 10 minute warning going off.. LOL
Just wanted to send along a thanks to the folks here who gave me the tips.
Compressed the spring and got the bolt out in 10 MIN.
As as aside, I bought a set of spring compressors (thanks to an employee who gave me a $50 auto zone gift card) and if anyone finding this later has this issue and is in MA/RI, hit me up, you can borrow my spring compressor.
Cheers !
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