@$#&* Struts

[Pharmer Phil]

took the strut of da old buick yesterday to put a new one on....
The old one got put back on...temporarily

The top strut mount, is freakin really on the shock tube, I couldn't keep the shaft from turning, while I was trying to remove the nut.
Now, do ya suppose I could get a pipe wrench to hold this shinny lil rod? Vise grips were a no-go,
Do you suppose a saws-all will cut through it?
I know a cuttin' torch would...but alas, I have no torch
(I do have the spring compressed) _{although deep inside I'd like to cut through the shaft and watch da damn spring FLY!!!}

[nnbreeder]

Thank goodness you have the spring tied. Are you using an impact wrench or just a wrench? An impact will usually spin the nut right off. The new cartrage should have came with a nut as they are lockers and shouldn't be re-used. Find or borrow a tool called a nut splitter or use a Dremel with a cutting wheel to cut that little jewel off.

[douglas]

I would use a strong grinding wheel and wack er off bro

[jeanette]

he said wack er off ;D ;D ;D ;D

[bscamo]

Sometimes , a little heat applied to the nut(s) from a small propane torch will cause them to "scream" right off...

Of course be careful not to burn any rubber(s).....

[crazy1]

If it aint fixed yet call me Bro. Got a few ways to remedy your delema.