I used a pipe wrench, and a hammer. I like hammers; particularly my 12 lb sledge hammer. But for this job, a simple claw hammer was sufficient.

I have a unique problem with the upper strut gland nut. The ones currently in the car well at least the front right hand side are circular and not a octagon shape like it should be.

This means I can't get a grip on it with a pipe wrench or the snap on tool above as they are designed for the normal octagon shape nut. One thing I noted about the circular one was that it has two holes directly opposite each other like you could insert something into them and turn it out that way.

I guess my options with my limited tools are to take it to a suspension shop or ask a friend who might have the tool.

The Tokico's I got from someone here in Australia came with the octagon shaped nuts so I'll probably put those on instead it's just getting them off to begin with.

PS: Anyone know where to get 270 + LB springs in Australia to suit a Z?

Help? :nervous:

Large Crescent Wrench (Adjustable Spanner) or a Pipe Wrench. Wrap the the piston rod of the strut to protect it if the wrench slips.

There is a "Special Tool" for this job, but it's way more expensive than the two suggestions above.

SPECIAL TOOL # 100000347-00592

I can sell you one for $60.00.

Way too late. I've finished all that and the springs and shocks have settled in nicely. I'm now mid way through fitting 35mm spacers so I can run silvia rims and have some longer wheel studs I have to cut down.

No sleep for the Zed