strut brace removal

[willy_kev]

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

[andyleep]

Usually just unbolt fromt the strut mounting. Mine is just 2 bolts either end

[stevie_b]

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.

[willy_kev]

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.

[stevie_b]

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.

[willy_kev]

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?

[_PAUL_]

Wheel off........Ratchet with extension bar and socket up inside the turret while someone holds a spanner on the nut at the top

[andyleep]

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!

[2 live]

should also have a bolt in the side of the tower iirc. sparco ?? has 3 bolts either end.