Tightening Strut bolt on top

Z28EATR · 02-12-2001, 04:04 PM

how do you keep the piller from turning while tightening the bolt, i cant figure it out, I SUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!

Green92LX · 02-12-2001, 04:10 PM

Use air tools, works for me...if you don't have access to air, then there should be a slot on the top of the strut where you can put a screwdriver and hold the stud from moving...have fun

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1992 5.0 LX, Edelbrock 6037 Heads, Cobra Intake,E-303, 1.6 Roller Rockers,65MM Holley TB, 75 MM Pro M Mass Air, 190 LPH FP w/ 24 lb injectors,BBK equal length shorties,offroad h-pipe,Mac Flowpath Mufflers, Pro 5.0, 3.73's,Motorsport "C" springs,welded subframe connectors, Ponies w/ 225/50 Nittos, 93 Cobra Spoiler

Daily driver: 89 Coupe with 205K plus, BBK shorties,offroad h-pipe,2-chamber flowmasters with dumps, cut and welded stock shifter...and it runs like a champ.

02-12-2001, 04:04 PM	#1
Z28EATR Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Florence, KY,USA Posts: 210	Tightening Strut bolt on top how do you keep the piller from turning while tightening the bolt, i cant figure it out, I SUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!

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02-12-2001, 04:10 PM	#2
Green92LX Registered Member Join Date: Jun 1999 Location: North Haven,CT Posts: 336	Use air tools, works for me...if you don't have access to air, then there should be a slot on the top of the strut where you can put a screwdriver and hold the stud from moving...have fun ------------------ 1992 5.0 LX, Edelbrock 6037 Heads, Cobra Intake,E-303, 1.6 Roller Rockers,65MM Holley TB, 75 MM Pro M Mass Air, 190 LPH FP w/ 24 lb injectors,BBK equal length shorties,offroad h-pipe,Mac Flowpath Mufflers, Pro 5.0, 3.73's,Motorsport "C" springs,welded subframe connectors, Ponies w/ 225/50 Nittos, 93 Cobra Spoiler Daily driver: 89 Coupe with 205K plus, BBK shorties,offroad h-pipe,2-chamber flowmasters with dumps, cut and welded stock shifter...and it runs like a champ.