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All Things Fiero => Tech Tips, Tech Questions => Topic started by: NoobKevin on June 10, 2020, 06:54:36 pm

Title: Rear Strut Removal
Post by: NoobKevin on June 10, 2020, 06:54:36 pm

Hi All,

I finished my Hemi rebuild and am turning back to the 86 GT. I have new struts for the rear. The top nut turns the strut shaft and does not loosen. Any tips on removing it? I have new ones so they don’t have to be reused.

Kevin

Title: Re: Rear Strut Removal
Post by: GTRS Fiero on June 10, 2020, 07:00:24 pm

Put a pipe wrench on the strut shaft, then loosen the nut.  A bit of penetrating oil on the nut won't hurt.

Title: Re: Rear Strut Removal
Post by: GTRS Fiero on June 10, 2020, 07:01:17 pm

Alternatively, sawzall the shaft off.

Title: Re: Rear Strut Removal
Post by: scottb on June 10, 2020, 07:14:25 pm

Torch is my go to tool for removing stuck hardware