front suspension

[Beasty306GT]

Ok so i tried to remove the front struts to swap my springs and install new struts...well i got as far as the strut bolts...Whats the trick to gettin the 3 bolts off...i used all i had to try to get the 2 bolts loose on the spindal and they just wont budge...I dont have any air tools..i soaked the bolts with pb blaster...anyone have any pointers to get them off with a long breaker bar...also whats the easiest way to get the top nut off i tried a screwdriver in the slot and it just couldnt get it to work.....Any help would be apprecialted i really dont want to pay a shop to so the swap.

 

[Vinnietbird]

You really need an impact Wrench to remove the top nuts on the strut.I've seen people put some large vice grips on the strut shaft underneath and use a breaker bar up top.I took my car to the local tire shop and had them loosen the strut nuts and I finished up at home.They tightened them for me when I was finished (it's 1/2 mile away).If the strut mount is alright,you can leave it alone and not worry about those three nuts on each one.If it is bad,it'll have to be removed obviously.To remove the bottom two bolts,remove the caliper and rotor,grab a breaker bar,and make it happen.They are on there tight....really tight.Once those are removed,you can remove the strut assembly (strut and strut mount) from the bottom,just pull the strut out.