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Old 09-10-2006, 09:43 AM
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installing coilovers on my fwd tt how do you remove the upper bolt to take out the strut
Old 09-10-2006, 09:46 AM
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A 13/16th spark plug socket with a 7mm (I think) hex down through the middle to hold the shaft while you loosen with a wrench on the Spark plug socket flutes..

(an imoact gun will spin them right off with no tools needed though)
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YGM :-D
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Is your strut bar painted desert green?
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Looks even better now with the acorn nuts and 42 DraftDesigns bling.
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It Lives!!!!!!!!
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