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Thread: Challenge removing nut at the top of a Koni strut.

  1. 03-13-2016, 08:17 AM #1
    Chris Pomares
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    Challenge removing nut at the top of a Koni strut.

    The nut and shaft of the strut insert turn and I'm not sure how to get it loose. Do I need a special tool of some kind?
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  2. 03-13-2016, 08:45 AM #2
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    1/2 inch impact wrench.
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    Hi Chris,
    I bought the Harbor Freight cordless 1/2" 18V cordless impact wrench. Painless to remove tires now!
    Usually around $129.99 but there's always a 20% off coupon or sale. I've only had to charge it once after many uses.
    Great tool to have if you don't have a compressor to run air tools.
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    An air impact wrench cost $50 At the Home Depot but you need to have a compressor.
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    Can't you just use a vise grip to hold the shaft from spinning? Or doesn't an allen key fit into the top of the strut? One of those worked for the konis I took off of my 69.
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