tool to remove strut nut?
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tool to remove strut nut?
I tried to help lower my friend's Legacy today but learned that I didn't have the right tool to remove the top nut on the strut. Apparently, I need some sort of deep offset box wrench (17mm). I looked at Craftsman online and they have one with a 45 degree offset box. Will this work? It seems as if the 45 degree offset bend is not enough from what I can imagine. I also checked out Snap on and they have ones with a 60 degree offset box. Will that work? I'd rather not get snap on since they are pricey. Any other options?
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For my 04 WRX I needed to buy a regular(no offset), 17mm deep-socket for the top strut nut. I don't know if this is the same for Legacys, if it's not, then just disregard my post.
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A strong and quick impact gun works wonders. You might want to hold the shaft with some gloves or something to help keep it from spinning. Usually the impact will take it off in a jiffy.
Using the offset-wrench and an allen key will work, but if the nut was torqued on tight, it is a PITA to get enough power trying to break the nut loose and holding the shaft with the allen key at the same time.
Using the offset-wrench and an allen key will work, but if the nut was torqued on tight, it is a PITA to get enough power trying to break the nut loose and holding the shaft with the allen key at the same time.
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Originally Posted by mellowwrx54
i have a gear rachet set so i just put a allen wrench and turned the nut by hand. here's a pic...
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