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willy_kev
11-03-2012, 00:50
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
11-03-2012, 08:44
Usually just unbolt fromt the strut mounting. Mine is just 2 bolts either end
stevie_b
11-03-2012, 10:14
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
11-03-2012, 10:38
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
11-03-2012, 12:25
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
11-03-2012, 21:09
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn301/wr1305/Cotswold-20120311-00161.jpg
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 :)
andyleep
11-03-2012, 22:02
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.
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