Notices

Quick Question about Strut Tower Bolts

Old Aug 7, 2014, 04:49 PM
  #1  
Newbie
Thread Starter
 
WookieBlue's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Ohio
Posts: 25
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Unhappy Quick Question about Strut Tower Bolts

I bought a front strut tower brace to replace the stock one on my RA. When taking the 6 bolts off, 5 of them came off with no issues but one of the nuts just spins along with the treading of the bolt. Anyone have any suggestions on what i should do to get this nut removed?

--B
Old Aug 8, 2014, 07:06 AM
  #2  
Evolved Member
iTrader: (2)
 
Veronica's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Chesapeake Beach, MD
Posts: 2,624
Received 33 Likes on 32 Posts
if you can fit it - take two more nuts and thread them on and tighten them together to 'hold' the bolt. Use one wrench on the 'holder' nuts' and another wrench to try to loosen the nut.

The strut mount will need be repaired or replaced.

GL!
Old Aug 11, 2014, 01:15 PM
  #3  
Newbie
Thread Starter
 
WookieBlue's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Ohio
Posts: 25
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Yeah there wasnt enough thread to be able to get another two nuts on it. I finally managed to get it off today but your right the strut mount will need to be replaced. Quick question though, if i upgrade to some after market coil overs will i still need to source a new strut mount from mitsu?
Old Aug 11, 2014, 03:13 PM
  #4  
kaj
EvoM Community Team Leader
iTrader: (60)
 
kaj's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Fresno, CA
Posts: 13,620
Received 812 Likes on 677 Posts
yes, unless they come with camber plates. i got my OEM pieces from STM, i believe. i bought both. they were pretty reasonably priced.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
ridenrunwv
Evo Tires / Wheels / Brakes / Suspension
3
Aug 2, 2015 07:40 PM
french
Evo General
1
May 2, 2015 01:04 AM
Ekoy
Evo Tires / Wheels / Brakes / Suspension
20
Nov 9, 2010 07:47 AM
Fortune-Auto
Evo 'For Sale' Suspension / Brakes / Handling
7
Jun 6, 2010 11:55 AM
RedEcotecSS
Evo General
3
Jun 9, 2009 06:46 PM


Thread Tools
Search this Thread
Quick Reply: Quick Question about Strut Tower Bolts



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 03:21 PM.