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Old 01-10-2007, 08:46 PM
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how to screw top bolt to struts?

I took them off with an impact wrench..but i cant get them back on..the strut shaft just spins and there is nothing to hold on to......

how can I screw the top bolt down tight?
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Old 01-10-2007, 11:11 PM
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Use a box end on the nut and use a crescent to hold the center...
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Old 01-11-2007, 08:26 AM
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yeah that would work but its a lock nut that goes on and when I start the nut it gets real tight and covers the flat part of the center/top of the screw shaft and that leaves nothing to grab on to.....I figured an impact would ru the bolt right on down but it doesnt...
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