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Originally Posted by DarrenDriven
Section Two: Removing and Replacing the Front Strut
22: Here is my shadetree system for removing a spring safely from a strut. The spring is under pressure and if you just unbolt the top then it will likely shoot off. With a wheel pinning the strut against an immoveable object, and a 2nd person using their foot to push against the wheel, you don't have to worry about any violent action. Additionally, I use an additional piece of plywood over the spring that I stand on just in case it wants to move up. (see plywood being held at top of photo) These springs did not have much potential force and unbolting the top bolt with a deep 14mm socket was very anticlimactic. This method ONLY works with an air impact wrench.
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I'm getting prepared to change out my springs. I plan on doing the spring compressors and pass through ratchet to remove the top hat.
I didn't have a pass through ratchet so while in Lowe's today I bought one, along with extension and 14mm socket based upon this information. For giggles when I got home I popped the rubber boot on top of the front strut and tried the setup. 14mm didn't fit. Need a 17mm socket for the top nut.