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    Replacing struts

    Im having a hard time removing the lower bracket on the strut off to get it off the car. Its been on there for awhile and its not budging. I was wondering if anyone had any tips to maneuver it off.
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    Front struts, I assume? The fork bracket?
    Undo the bolt in the back, and tap it off with a hammer.






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      #3
      I tried all that with a hammer and it still wasnt budging.

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        #4
        Spray some PB Blaster on there to loosen the rust. The fork is just slipped over the bottom of the strut, so it will come off... but years of rust have likely stuck it on there pretty good. You could also pry it apart a bit where the bolt was pinching it together. That could loosen it as well.






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          #5
          Thanks! I'll try the blaster

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            #6
            they do get a little hard to pull out after 20 years of rust and dirt . i had to heat mine up a bit and smack the with a hammer . with that being done i madee sure to get all new bolts , nuts , the hole ten yards the last place you wont to cheap out is here . DEEV SHOWED ME THAT PLUS THERE THREADS AROUND HERE THAT SHOW WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU GO CHEAP ON THESE PARTS NOT A NICE THING TO HAVE HAPPIN .
            this was put together by evil_demon_01 . You can also fined all this and more by him in the Common Beginner Technical Info can be found in here. PLEASE READ HERE FIRST

            Not this one though.1990 to 1993 accord fuel psi .

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              #7
              Exactly. You don't fool around with suspension. Always use proper parts, quality parts, and replace anything worn.

              While we're on that subject, take a look at your ball joint boots. If any of them are torn, replace the joint ASAP. A ball joint failure will most certainly make you crash, and a torn boot means dirt has gotten into the joint... and will cause it to fail. Whenever I do suspension or brake work, I ALWAYS check my ball joints.






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                #8
                The strut has a little indention for bolt clearance. Be sure you REMOVE the clamp bolt entirely on the back of the strut. Then give it a few love taps and it will fall right off.

                I learned the hard way to fully remove this bolt, not just get it loose.

                If you don't remove it it will still hold into the indention on the strut and give you a few headaches, not to mention you run the risk of damaging things.

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                  #9
                  I use a pickle bar, and it worked beautiful! Maybe you can try that.

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                    #10
                    Yeah, a pickle fork or pry bar can come in handy in popping the axle out. Just don't ever use a pickle fork on a ball joint, unless you plan on trashing that ball joint! (I know that's not what we're talking about, but since the tool came up, it could stand a mention!)






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                      #11
                      If it's REALLY stubborn (like the rear struts on a Civic) you might even need a torch. But, generally, hitting things works purdy gud. If it's really, really, really stubborn, or just a masochist, you might have to drill it/cut it out and replace it. Hell, you might torque it too hard and break the head off of it.

                      PS: Try turning it the other way .

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