To adjust ride height, you have to loosen the lower jam nut collar, disconnect the strut from the wheel hub, and twist the lower mounting bracket to the desired length

It's very likely that it will be.

I've liberally applied pb blaster all over every part of this bolt several days over the last week and a half

I attempted to add heat with mapp torch but couldn't torch long enough, things got too hot.

So my bottom strut bolt is stuck on so tight and i can't get it loose

Ive tried pb with a breaker and blow torch, pb and a breaker

Nothing is working and i'm getting tired of trying to break the thing.

I’ve been hitting them with pb blaster for the past few days, but the threads are almost gone and i’m worried about stripping them

What’s the best approach for tackling these stubborn bolts?

I bought this car because it was supposedly easy to work on and cheap, the suspension failed and the mechanics diagnosed it as needing front struts and control arms replaced.

In this guide, we’ll explore effective methods to free a stubborn strut bolt

Whether you’re a seasoned mechanic or a diy enthusiast, these tips will help you get the job done.

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In this video, len gives you some tips on how you can combat a stuck bolt through the bottom of a strut mount

Hopefully, you can apply some of these tips to your next job, even if the parts.

Learn two ways to remove a stuck strut bolt with this article and video that has tips from our expert mechanic and remove the strut mount bolt in no time.

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I'm trying to remove the heat sheild on my 04 xt and it seems that all the bolts holding it in place have rusted/siezed

I tried pb blaster but they won't come out

I only manage to strip the head of.

17mm strut bolt stuck and now stripped

Wd 40 is not for rusted bolts, pb blaster is used

My advice at this point you may need help with this, a real torch is required to get enough heat

Do you have a air powered impact gun, a battery.

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Josh weiss mechanic advice 1y · public i’m replacing the front struts on a honda civic 2007

Yep gave it a nice pb bath around the studs the hub flange and sprayed it in the back side where i could

I have heat cycled them pretty well doing auto x

Got a stuck bolt or screw

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I tried pb blaster, propane torch, hammering the crap out of the stud and the knuckle with 2lb sledge and an air hammer

Broke two puller style ball joint separators in the process.