Jump to content

Featured Replies

Working on replacing the front struts on my 72z, which i am assuming haven't been replaced in 40 years because the darn struts are stuck in the housings. I have taken off the wheel mount and have been banging away and attempting to twist the strut free of the housing via opposing pipe wrenches. any success with this sort of situation???????

Link to comment
https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/44746-rusted-in/
Share on other sites

This has been recently discussed. Do a bit of searching. Solutions involved everything from massive amounts of penetrating oil, time, torque and tension to drilling through the strut bottom and pounding it out with a punch from below.

About the only bad (but very tempting...) idea is lots of heat, which creates an explosion hazard with the shock contents. The amount of heat needed to make any significant difference to the rust bond is likely more than is safe to conduct to the shock body. Just don't do it. Stay away from any method that would distort the strut tube or threads, which would render it useless even if the shock did eventually come out. Good luck

Edited by zKars

Link to comment
https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/44746-rusted-in/#findComment-405041
Share on other sites

Working on replacing the front struts on my 72z, which i am assuming haven't been replaced in 40 years because the darn struts are stuck in the housings. I have taken off the wheel mount and have been banging away and attempting to twist the strut free of the housing via opposing pipe wrenches. any success with this sort of situation???????

No offense, but you did remove the gland nut, right? Can't be sure, you said you removed the "wheel mount" which is not a common term. Plus, where would you attach opposing pipe wrenches. The shaft will twist inside the strut so that wouldn't work. Not clear what you're torquing on.

Link to comment
https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/44746-rusted-in/#findComment-405048
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment


Important Information

By using this site, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Guidelines. We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue.