Guest Anonymous Posted August 17, 2002 Share Posted August 17, 2002 The strut cartridge or the original dampening mechanisim should come out of the tube with no problem. One member posted that he could not get one strut out of the strut tube by using extreme measures.(LOL what a story) I use a big pipe wrench to remove the gland nut if the big adjustable railroad wrench does not work. A little blow torch heat will persuade the most stubborn gland nut of which there is usually one hold out of the four. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pop N Wood Posted August 17, 2002 Share Posted August 17, 2002 Just a big wrench? You can rent a large cresent wrench. I bought a Ford wrench from Matco tools. Just whatever sized wrench that will fit on the nut. Once the nut is off, the cartridge should slide out. But if it is rusted or the strut tube slightly bent, then you are in for a days work. Hopefully everything will just pop out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruxGNZ Posted August 18, 2002 Share Posted August 18, 2002 Miles, If you want you can check out what could happen if you have the STRUT FROM HELL!!! . The pictures explain a lot. Good luck, and yes they are supposed to just come right out, if your lucky that is. !M! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted August 18, 2002 Share Posted August 18, 2002 Mat Thanx again! This is what makes Hybrid Z unique Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruxGNZ Posted August 18, 2002 Share Posted August 18, 2002 I agree, it's the little things that make this site interesting . !M! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miles Posted August 18, 2002 Author Share Posted August 18, 2002 Once you get the gland nut off the strut tube is there anything else holding the shock in the tube? Also, does anyone know if any parts stores sell the gland packing nut removeal tool. It is availble from Kentmoore Tools, but I would like to find one closer to home if possible. Thanks Miles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sector Posted November 26, 2002 Share Posted November 26, 2002 Hey guys! I am not sure if anybody else has ever noticed this but, after you remove the gland nut the shock can be a pain in the @$$ to get out, unless you take a pair of needle nose pliers and run around the outside of the shock itself. There is a rubber gasket on 280's not sure about the others, and if you get this off the shock will just slide out. You have to use the pliers to pinch the gasket out of place then pull it out. I will be happy to post picks, or send them if anybody is interested. Just thought I would add my 2 cents since it didn't seem like anybody else answered miles original question. Sector- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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