hey guys, can anyone tell me how to remove the strut brace? i want to take it off sand it clean it prime it and spray it blue...
cheers
hey guys, can anyone tell me how to remove the strut brace? i want to take it off sand it clean it prime it and spray it blue...
cheers
Usually just unbolt fromt the strut mounting. Mine is just 2 bolts either end
Got any pics? As Andy says, it is usually just 2 or 3 bolts into the strut tower on either side that holds it on. I suppose someone could have welded one in place if you can't see any bolts to remove? That would impede engine removal though, so I doubt anyone would have done that.
Yeh sorry it was late last night when I posted. And didn't think to put a pic up. Ill pop down to the unit n get one. It is a few bolts I'm just wary of unbolting anything near the suspension.
If just bolts then you'll be fine - there is loads of spare room inside the strut towers so you don't need to worry about affecting anything else.
Simple 14mm socket, but the nut just spins, so i need to gain access from the under side to stop it spinning? any idea how?
Wheel off........Ratchet with extension bar and socket up inside the turret while someone holds a spanner on the nut at the top
If you're lucky (and lazy!) you might just be able to simply undo the nuts and let the bolts fall down. Hopefully they wouldn't fall into the spring cup!
should also have a bolt in the side of the tower iirc. sparco ?? has 3 bolts either end.