Tech / Misc Tech topics that don't seem to go elsewhere.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Spring Install Help

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Mar 22, 2003 | 10:37 PM
  #1  
MachAF's Avatar
Thread Starter
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: May 2001
Posts: 2,477
Likes: 0
From: MSP
Default Spring Install Help

I got the front spring installed fine. Here is my problem.

The left rear strut assembly where you have to use the allen wrench and a 14mm wrench to get that top bolt off ( so you can remove the spring), are both stripped. They were rusted over bigtime I think, WD40 wouldn't unrust them.

Anyone got an ideas for me? You can't really use those speical sockets for getting stripped nuts off because the bolt will just turn if an allen wrench is not used.

Thanks
Reply
Old Mar 22, 2003 | 11:23 PM
  #2  
highmilehatch2's Avatar
 
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 7
Likes: 0
From: Pa
Default Re: Spring Install Help (machaf)

If you can't figure out a way to get the nuts to turn , then (you probably dont want to hear this but) if they are stock shocks you might want to check out your closest junkyard for some rears shocks.
Reply
Old Mar 23, 2003 | 03:42 AM
  #3  
IN VTEC's Avatar
Honda-Tech Member
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Jan 2000
Posts: 10,180
Likes: 3
From: Bloomington, IN, USA
Default Re: Spring Install Help (machaf)

Impact them off. File down the corners on the 14mm nut if you need to get the impact socket on it.

Block the strut assy or get spring compressors, stand clear, and bust it off.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
oakpwr
Honda CRX / EF Civic (1988 - 1991)
1
Jan 27, 2007 01:08 PM
seeeya04
Suspension & Brakes
10
Jan 16, 2005 06:24 PM
dabiddan
Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
2
Oct 17, 2004 11:29 PM
acatak
Acura Integra
8
Apr 21, 2003 06:51 PM
MachAF
Acura Integra
6
Mar 23, 2003 08:20 AM




All times are GMT -8. The time now is 11:46 PM.