im trying to add new coilovers to my car and i couldnt get the lower fork arm nut off... its like stuck or something.. i tried using wd-40 but that wasnt much help .. does anyone know any solution to take this nut off?
riding with one coilover and the other one stock is going to look funny on my car


thanks

 

if you mean the rear...

you need to apply pressure on the hub or hammer it out using another bolt.

 

no im talking about the front.. the nut wont come out .. i tried everything i can think of but it wouldnt come out

 

use a 17 mm wrench to hold the Bolt in place while you back the nut off. Chances are the bolt is spinning as you spin the nut. Are you using an impact?

 

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+2

Use a 'catalytic' penetrant (buy at auto parts store) if it's frozen and holding the bolt with another wrench does not work.

 

Torch

 

Torch, PB blaster and two ratchets for that fork, Or hold one side of the bolt and have a friend with a wrench and breaker bar crank on the nut. After you get it out lube the bolt up with some grease. Will prevent any 'occurances' in the future.

 

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+2! PB Blaster was the penetrant I was thinking of, could not remember the name tho.


Either grease, or anti-sieze compound on the threads to stop it happening again. However, I'm not sure if this is recommened for the 'self-locking nut' Honda specs on there. I doubt it would be an issue, and I never replace those nuts every time like the Helms says.

 

pentrating lubes doesnt seem to work.. i went out and bought pb blaster and it still stuck as a rock..
instructions on using a torch anyone?

 

Breaker bar always does it for me.

 

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instructions on using a torch anyone? </TD></TR></TABLE>

1: apply heat to nut till it just begins to glow.
2: remove nut.
3: remember bolt is hot too.
4: drink beer.

 

17mm wrench, or socket on a ratchet on one end, and impact on the other, zzzipp, and you're done in 5 seconds.

 

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Breaker bar is a must-have in the tool box! Save your ratchets from death.

Although you can always stick a piece of metal pipe on the end of the ratchet for more leverage.

Let the PB soak in for a few hours or overnight for maximum effect.


That thing sounds like a real problem. Are you holding the bolt with another wrench? (If wrench is not long enough for leverage, you can let it turn until the wrench hanle [on the bolt] contacts the wheelhouse, which will hold it. Then you have both hands free to reef on the nut.)