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Old 10-07-2006, 10:09 AM   #5
jbz3
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Re: Top Nut On McPherson Strut

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Originally Posted by alphalanos
Maybe use a box wrench?
I tried that too. The nut is down in a recess so you cant get a box or offset wrench on it. I can barely get vice grips on it and tried turning the top of the rod with a wrench. I was able to get it to get the to spin a little but not nearly as tight as it needs to be. I can't believe they make this so difficult for a 'do it yourselfer'. Thanks again for any other suggestions!
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