how do you tightened the strut nut in the mounting - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

vin888 · 08-29-2007, 08:58 PM

how do you guys tightened the nut of the strut inside the strut mounting?
i tried to tightened it but it also moves as i turn it
is there a proper way of doing this
do i need sa special tool so that it wont move when I turn it?

***Eye8Pussies*** · 08-29-2007, 10:12 PM

yes....it's called an impact gun

otherwise, you can install the strut/spring on to the car and then fully tighten it

vin888 · 08-30-2007, 12:01 AM

will the impact gun damage my mounts and struts on the process?

***Eye8Pussies*** · 08-30-2007, 10:03 AM

nope...an impact gun is really your best friend when it comes to working on your suspension

atobe · 08-30-2007, 12:22 PM

remember to line up the grove on the strut to the strut mount first

ShawnM · 08-30-2007, 01:30 PM

Ill second that! Impact is the only way to go, its a real pain in the ass otherwise.

***Eye8Pussies*** · 08-30-2007, 06:59 PM

just to add in....with the help of an impact gun, I changed BOTH of my front springs in less than an hour!

vin888 · 08-31-2007, 01:54 AM

okey will try the impact wrench this weekend.
have bought monroe quickstruts but i think the left side is kinda loose
i hear sound when i hit potholes and speedbumps
when i install them i didnt tightened the bolt in the strut
i just put the whole thing in maybe thats what makes the noise...

ShawnM · 08-31-2007, 10:13 AM

I could be that. You never know if things are tightened down properly when the come pre assembled. Could also be your sway bar link on that side.

vin888 · 08-31-2007, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by ShawnM

I could be that. You never know if things are tightened down properly when the come pre assembled. Could also be your sway bar link on that side.

your right. i already replaced my sway bar bushing on both side. maybe its only the bolt on my struts.