KYB Stuts

[Dominic]

Does anyone have any experience with these. I currently have a set of KYB GR-2 shocks and struts on my 02 VW Beetle that I had installed awhile ago. I took them out last night to put on some lowering springs and after hours of struggle I can't get the bolt that holds the spring down off. The shaft of the strut just spins with it. There is no hex key at the tip to hold on to just a little 8mm wrench head. Anyone have any tips? I tried vise grips on the tip and on the shaft way high up so that I didn't damage the shaft but no luck. Its super hardned metal the vise grips didn't even scar it.

 

[Kiel]

I press struts 4 or 5 times a week. The key is to use an impact and just keep bumping the trigger. on, off, on, off etc in short .5 second bursts. Sustained impacting usually won't get them off. If not let me know I can probably get them off

 

[Stephen]

How did those struts work for you Dom? I'm looking at getting some of those for my Camry.

 

[Milner]

Can you wrap a strap of rubber or leather around the shaft. Picture a strap wrench for an oil filter....Even an old belt (Check Cody's closet)

 

[Cody]

why do you have a picture of mudflap as your profile pic? I just noticed that.

I guess it's cute. I think Kelli would be jealous though.

 

[Dominic]

Cause it's an awful picture!

 

[Dominic]

How did those struts work for you Dom? I'm looking at getting some of those for my Camry.

I like the KYB's. I think they are comprable to the bilstiens but without the cost.

 

[Dominic]

Thanks for all the tips. I finally got them to let go using copious amounts of PB blaster and an impact gun.

 

[Milner]

Thanks for all the tips. I finally got them to let go using copious amounts of PB blaster and an impact gun.

Well thats boring....

 

[BroncoMama]

I finally got them to let go using copious amounts of PB blaster and an impact gun.

PB blaster smells yummy. :chris:

 

[Dominic]

Well thats boring....

Umm I drained two 20lb C02 tanks in the process. Oh yeah Cody IOU a C02 tank fill up :-\. I really need to buy an air compressor.

 

[Brett]

Umm I drained two 20lb C02 tanks in the process. Oh yeah Cody IOU a C02 tank fill up :-\. I really need to buy an air compressor.

 

[Cody]

well, get it filled cause I'm probably going to need it for mounting beadlocks this week.

 

[Dominic]

I will, but I will also have my dads air compressor at your house this weekend.

 

[waynehartwig]

I'm running KYB's and Eibach springs on my Acura and I love the ride!!! I also installed Energy bushings all the way around at the same time. 220k miles on it and it rides like a Cadi.....