KlassicMotion Posted July 31, 2013 Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 I'm working on my 280zx conversion for the 510. I'm trying to remove the nut holding the strut cartridge in place. Here is a picture of what I've tried using to no avail. I haven't had any luck finding a 50mm socket in town. What are my next options? Do I try to order a 50mm socket, or is there some other trick? Quote Link to comment
KlassicMotion Posted July 31, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 I think I will bolt on the wheel and try a cheater bar next..... Quote Link to comment
OkieRA29 Posted July 31, 2013 Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 I usually loosen that nut while the strut is still on the car. If not, mount the tire and lay it face down with the strut on top. Grab your pipe wrench and tighten it down on that sucker. Whack it with a good heavy hammer a couple of times and that should loosen it. Also, try some PB blaster or such stuff in the threads. Quote Link to comment
thisismatt Posted July 31, 2013 Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 Shouldn't have a problem with the channel locks. Put the strut tube/spindle in a vice and it should come off fairly easy. Quote Link to comment
KlassicMotion Posted July 31, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 I'm telling you, I've tried both multiple times with everything you've suggested.... I will keep at it. The ones on my older 510 struts came loose easy peasy.... Quote Link to comment
KlassicMotion Posted July 31, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 Alright, I got it. It took a 4' cheater bar to get it to budge. Thanks for the support. Quote Link to comment
Tristin Posted July 31, 2013 Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 So you couldnt get your nut off, huh? Heres a picture of a cheater bar to help you: 1 Quote Link to comment
KlassicMotion Posted August 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 I had hoped someone would read into the title! Thanks for the beer! BUT, Now I've got the problem that the old strut cartridge won't come out. Is there a trick to that? Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 Remove the black o-ring in the top. Get a pick and remove it. Quote Link to comment
OkieRA29 Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 tie one end to a tree, tie the other end to you bumper and drive off! 2 Quote Link to comment
KlassicMotion Posted August 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 Remove the black o-ring in the top. Get a pick and remove it. I wondered, Thanks. I also see there is controversey over whether or not there needs to be fluid around the gas shock.... Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment
thisismatt Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 Not necessary, but some will claim it helps keep it cool by transferring heat to the outside. Quote Link to comment
darrel Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 Is the cartridge centered in the housing? The strut could be bent. Then you will have to drill from the bottom and use a punch to hammer it out. Don't drill through the cartridge, easy to do. But then you still might not be able to put the new strut back in. Quote Link to comment
KlassicMotion Posted August 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 It's all good. Everything is apart. Thanks for the help guys. I noticed the new Tokico cartridge comes with a new retainer nut (the one I was struggling with). It does not have a rubber seal built in or one that goes around it. That confirms to me that Tokico does not feel it is necessary to surround the cartridge with fluid. Thanks again for the help, Kyle Quote Link to comment
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