lowering

[rwd_mayhem]

were lowering a 30(as u do) the drivers side insert nut undone easy as. now when we tried to crack the passenger side nut it just didnt want to, the whole insert just turns, weve tried putting vice grips on the insert - didnt work, crc didnt do shit, trying to put extra weight on2 that side didnt work either.

ne1 else ever had this problem, wat did u do 2 crack the nut? ne1 got ne suggestions?

never had this problem on ne other car weve ever tried lowering.

[evil_si]

try an inpact gun, or a bit of heat on the nut,
vice grips on the insert will stuff the chrome plating,

[rwd_mayhem]

we dont have access 2 an impact gun, how can i heat the nut up? blow torch or something?

[evil_si]

is it still in the car?
you could take the entire strut out and go to a mechanic that might be nice enough to try for you,

other wise yea oxy acetylene, not to much heat, just on the out side of the nut, dont heat the shaft and be quick when you undo it.

cant think of any other ways, if youve already tried vice grips chances are youve already damaged the chrome so go hard, use good quality vice grips, and very tight.

[rwd_mayhem]

my mate works at a garage i mite have 2 use him lol

[wde_bdy]

Normally the top spring hat locks onto the insert shaft. If that is still in place there is normally a hole you can slip a large screwdriver in for more leverage.

Callum

[rwd_mayhem]

where is this hole? on the shaft?
ill have to go and check it out.