Is this a cracked strut cap?
5th Gear
Joined: Oct 2016
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From: Atlanta Georgia
Yeah, I had no issues gaining purchase removing the old nut. Then again, my spring compressors are older and had about 1/16" to back off before they were actually holding any tension. Maybe back off your compressors until they're just loose enough to slide, so that there's pressure again the mount nut, and break it loose. You'll want to fully compress again when installing the new nut. That part sucked working by myself and w/ compressors that were not quite small enough.
Edit: Just be safe. I'm still a bit scared of working w/ compressed springs from the stories I've been told. Truthfully, I'd consider the vise grips on the old strut. I can assure you that a leather glove and your hand will be enough to prevent the new from spinning.
Edit: Just be safe. I'm still a bit scared of working w/ compressed springs from the stories I've been told. Truthfully, I'd consider the vise grips on the old strut. I can assure you that a leather glove and your hand will be enough to prevent the new from spinning.
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3rd Gear
Joined: Apr 2017
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From: N. Central Indiana, USA
No. I think my compressors are simply designed for vehicles w/ a few more coils so that you can grab across 2 instead of just one.