Strut Nut Help!

bimmer254 · 03-15-2015, 04:10 PM

So I was taking my struts off my E92 and didn't realize that the upper mount had tabs to hold the nut down. So I broke off the top part of the strut.

(look at pic)

My question is....besides drilling out the nut, is there any other way I can get this nut off!?

AndrewLakes · 03-15-2015, 06:18 PM

I'm confused which part is broken, the foam/metal mount (where the nut stays part of it) or the threaded portion of the shock piston?

Bavarian Tech · 03-15-2015, 06:25 PM

Swivel with an Impact Gun

bimmer254 · 03-15-2015, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by AndrewLakes

I'm confused which part is broken, the foam/metal mount (where the nut stays part of it) or the threaded portion of the shock piston?

the threaded portion there is a 6mm hex thats supposed to be on top...thats the one i broke. You use that to hold the rod from spinning

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Originally Posted by Bavarian Tech

Swivel with an Impact Gun

Seriously!? Have you tried it before.....I guess it wouldn't hurt if drilling is what I'm considering lol.

Thanks

AndrewLakes · 03-15-2015, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by bimmer254

the threaded portion there is a 6mm hex thats supposed to be on top...thats the one i broke. You use that to hold the rod from spinning

Oh I see, yes, impact wrench with swivel.

bimmer72 · 03-15-2015, 07:32 PM

You dont have to break off the tabs. Quickest way to take the nut off is to vice grip on the strut tube and use an impact gun to shoot the nut off. Hex/wrench method works too but sometimes get stripped..

bimmer254 · 03-16-2015, 03:14 AM

Sweet! yea I didn't break the tab's off, I just forgot to lift them--since they were folded down to secure the nut. I'll give this a try and go from there.

Thanks broz

bimmer254 · 03-26-2015, 01:21 AM

Just an update, it worked and thanks again for the help

HP Autosport · 03-26-2015, 04:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bimmer254

So I was taking my struts off my E92 and didn't realize that the upper mount had tabs to hold the nut down. So I broke off the top part of the strut.

(look at pic)

My question is....besides drilling out the nut, is there any other way I can get this nut off!?

That is the rear shock. The nut does not appear to be broken.

bimmer254 · 03-30-2015, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by HP Autosport

That is the rear shock. The nut does not appear to be broken.

The nut wasn't broken it was the top hex that you use to stop the strut from spinning when you take off the nut.

HP Autosport · 03-30-2015, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by bimmer254

The nut wasn't broken it was the top hex that you use to stop the strut from spinning when you take off the nut.

An air ratchet and another pair of hands holding the shock shaft will get the nut off easily.

Dylanize · 03-30-2015, 12:48 PM

Dremmel a groove in the top, use a flathead screwdriver to keep it from spinning.

Needbmwpartzz · 03-30-2015, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Dylanize

Dremmel a groove in the top, use a flathead screwdriver to keep it from spinning.

Good advice

bimmer254 · 04-05-2015, 07:52 PM

Yea I was thinking about that if the impact and swivel didn't work.

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AndrewLakes Custom User Title 16 Rep 131 Posts Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Alameda, CA iTrader: (0)	I'm confused which part is broken, the foam/metal mount (where the nut stays part of it) or the threaded portion of the shock piston?
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Bavarian Tech Major 267 Rep 1,203 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Pittsburgh/Harrisburg iTrader: (15) Garage List 2006 330i [10.00]	Swivel with an Impact Gun
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bimmer72 Second Lieutenant 25 Rep 276 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: May 2010 Location: In My Car iTrader: (5)	You dont have to break off the tabs. Quickest way to take the nut off is to vice grip on the strut tube and use an impact gun to shoot the nut off. Hex/wrench method works too but sometimes get stripped..
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bimmer254 Mvua 17 Rep 75 Posts Drives: BMW (E92) Join Date: May 2014 Location: Twin Cities/Bungoma iTrader: (0)	Sweet! yea I didn't break the tab's off, I just forgot to lift them--since they were folded down to secure the nut. I'll give this a try and go from there. Thanks broz __________________ 08' E93 M3 6M/T \| 12' F30 N20 6M/T SPORT \| 08' E92 N52 6/MT (SOLD).
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bimmer254 Mvua 17 Rep 75 Posts Drives: BMW (E92) Join Date: May 2014 Location: Twin Cities/Bungoma iTrader: (0)	Just an update, it worked and thanks again for the help __________________ 08' E93 M3 6M/T \| 12' F30 N20 6M/T SPORT \| 08' E92 N52 6/MT (SOLD).
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Dylanize Captain Dutch Rudder 204 Rep 2,258 Posts Drives: AMG Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (8)	Dremmel a groove in the top, use a flathead screwdriver to keep it from spinning. __________________ No more E92 or E82
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bimmer254 Mvua 17 Rep 75 Posts Drives: BMW (E92) Join Date: May 2014 Location: Twin Cities/Bungoma iTrader: (0)	Yea I was thinking about that if the impact and swivel didn't work. __________________ 08' E93 M3 6M/T \| 12' F30 N20 6M/T SPORT \| 08' E92 N52 6/MT (SOLD).
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