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Old 17 Dec 2003, 09:16 pm
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I am gearing up for spring change and see there is a special tool for the top nut. I thought I saw something on a very easy solution to this. I searched but could not find it. Could someone help a old man out?

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Old 17 Dec 2003, 09:51 pm
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http://www.randgraphics.org/PT_Cruis...isc_photos.htm

surf about half way down the page....
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Old 17 Dec 2003, 10:19 pm
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Thanks Punch! Only one other question and that is what size spark plug socket, guess I will just try a couple.
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Old 17 Dec 2003, 10:23 pm
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Thanks Punch! Only one other question and that is what size spark plug socket, guess I will just try a couple.
Here's another option

http://tinyurl.com/37lje

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Thanks Punch! Only one other question and that is what size spark plug socket, guess I will just try a couple.
The one I used (in the photo) was a 13/16th.
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Old 18 Dec 2003, 12:08 am
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IRPT,

Thank you for the info. Only one other question, you used your set up to only loosen the center nut before you removed the strut, correct? Then after using the sping compressor took it all the way off.
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Old 18 Dec 2003, 12:11 am
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Larry,
Thanks for the link. I dispise having to buy a tool for something that there is no need for. I know there are some times where it has to be, but a strut?

Anyway thanks......
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Thank you for the info. Only one other question, you used your set up to only loosen the center nut before you removed the strut, correct? Then after using the sping compressor took it all the way off.
LAF, correct. Just loosen the center nut enough to allow you to turn it when you have the spring compressor in place and tightened down. You don't want the nut to pop off before you are ready, i.e. spring compressor in place and tightened down.

I used it again to tighten the nut after I had the strut assembly re-installed.

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