strut tubes

[boldtu]

I haven't been able to get the strut tube separated from the strut. I have contacted 2002 AD they quoted me $75 for an old one. Does anyone have one I can buy from them, or know where I can get one in the Los Angeles area.

thanks

[Tommy]

I didn't quite understand your problem? Are you not getting the shock out from strut or what? There should be some method that will work so you don't have to buy new struts.

In my terms the strut tube is integral part of strut but I'm not sure how the correct english terms are.

Tommy

[Mike Self]

Presuming you have the strut tube itself separated from the steering arm that holds the ball joint...and the tube's out of the car.

Bore a 1/4" hole in the center of the bottom of the tube (actually the casting that's welded to the tube itself), and use a long 1/4" drift to pound on the bottom of the strut insert. That might be enough to break it loose, and the hole won't threaten the casting's structural integrity--too small. After you break it loose, you can plug it with a chunk of lead, or if you want to be elegant, tap it for a 6mm bolt.

It wouldn't hurt to heat the tube befoe you start whanging away with the drift and hammer, either...

mike

[1972fritz]

i got a strut tube and spindle that i just sand blasted. i dont have the big collar nut for the cartrige send me an email adampybas@yahoo.com if it intrests you

[jrhone]

I haven't been able to get the strut tube separated from the strut. I have contacted 2002 AD they quoted me $75 for an old one. Does anyone have one I can buy from them, or know where I can get one in the Los Angeles area.

thanks

If you are talking about the bolt that holds the strut into the tube then find an 02 friendly shop, and ask them to separate it for you. That happened to me. They had to put it in a HUGE vise, use a torch and then it took TWO big guys and alot of effort about 15 minutes to do it.....I never wold have gotten that off the strut. new insert went in like butter....

[boldtu]

The old KYB strut is rusted to the strut tube. In other words the sheath that goes around the strut. I will try drilling that hole in the bottom.

Thanks guys

Chet

[keninmorganhill]

Chet,

Which one do you need? I have both a Driver and Passenger sides. I'd let 'em go for $10.00 each + Shipping from NorCal. Shouldn't be too much, really.

- Ken (ralphus29@yahoo.com)

[keninmorganhill]

Chet,

Which one do you need? I have both a Driver and Passenger sides. I'd let 'em go for $10.00 each + Shipping from NorCal. Shouldn't be too much, really.

- Ken (ralphus29@yahoo.com)

[boldtu]

The hole in the bottom worked great, I just welded it up after I was done. thanks a lot guys. new shocks ride much better than the old ones.

chet