New struts or have shop install?

5thgen · Post by **5thgen** » Fri Dec 16, 2011 2:20 am

I've done it for millions of years that way.

I may have some scars....but none are from shock nuts.

Common sense will go a loooong way. Even when using the "blanket" method.

And as far as most hondas are concerned, you could take the shock bolt off first and raise the car slowly to decompress the spring. I've never done it that way, but it would work and keep the spring wrapped around the shock no matter what.

Phate · Post by **Phate** » Fri Dec 16, 2011 2:27 am

I take the strut off the car. Lay it flat on the ground. Step on the spring, and zip the nut off with the impact. No drama involved.

J.M.P · Post by **J.M.P** » Fri Dec 16, 2011 2:55 am

Phate;281384 wrote:I take the strut off the car. Lay it flat on the ground. Step on the spring, and zip the nut off with the impact. No drama involved.

Exactly what I did when I swapped out for coilover sleeves on stock struts. Worked fine for me this way.

sirricealot · Post by **sirricealot** » Fri Dec 16, 2011 4:54 am

06sik20z3;281334 wrote:always helps to have the right tools. i can do it 75 bucks or for half of what it cost at the shop let me know.

Where you live at? I had an air compressor and a spring compressor and still didnt get the nut loose at all

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What tools do you use? Bc I had a lot of tools lol.

Yes I know not using a spring compressor is like playing with your life, I used the spring compressors, good ones I might add.

sirricealot · Post by **sirricealot** » Fri Dec 16, 2011 4:56 am

5thgen;281382 wrote:I've done it for millions of years that way.

I may have some scars....but none are from shock nuts.

Common sense will go a loooong way. Even when using the "blanket" method.

And as far as most hondas are concerned, you could take the shock bolt off first and raise the car slowly to decompress the spring. I've never done it that way, but it would work and keep the spring wrapped around the shock no matter what.

still wont help the strut from spinning.

sirricealot · Post by **sirricealot** » Sat Dec 17, 2011 4:40 am

also i have my stainless obx muffler i need welded on, i dont wanna pay an arm and a leg but i need someone or a shop that can weld stainless, my shop i usually use cant...we've tried on the integra before lol.

5thgen · Post by **5thgen** » Sat Dec 17, 2011 5:49 pm

sirricealot;281398 wrote:still wont help the strut from spinning.

It'll spin on the car or off the car. I haven't had a problem getting the top nut off with an impact. The shock still spins a little bit, but not enough to keep the nut on it.

Capt'n Obvious · Post by **Capt'n Obvious** » Sat Dec 17, 2011 7:26 pm

i use an impact it works but if it dont i use vice grips to keep it from spinning. ill do it for you fosho if you still need it done.
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should be an allan key hole on the top
i has spring compressors never used em
i put my foot on the base then zip it off with impact then when it comes off it just pops off a little it doesent rip my arm off

JustRob · Post by **JustRob** » Sun Dec 18, 2011 12:28 am

Do not use an impact on the strut as it will damage the strut internally. Using a spring compressor and the proper tools works every time. You can rent a spring compressor from AutoZone for free.

sirricealot · Post by **sirricealot** » Sun Dec 18, 2011 4:28 am

well i even tried using an impact and the spring compressors and it just kept spinning and spinning. even used all my weight holding the torx bit with a 1/4 drive and using a ratchet with the o2 sensor socket and didnt budge at all.

waiting to hear back from 06sik20z3 about installing the fronts for me.