Lowering a 172..

[HartZ]

My problem is that I cant undo the top strut bolt which i think is 21mm. I bought a drop down spanner, and plugged an allen key into the top of it to stop it moving, however the whole thing keeps moving around freely.. Im not sure what to do, I dont want to over do it because im afraid of something snapping.. Any help will be much appreciated!

Thanks all,
Danni

 

[Day]

Cordless Impact wrench should do the trick.

 

[HartZ]

I thought about that.. but thought I should ask first and see what answers solutions I could get, thanks Day

 

[HartZ]

Can anyone else help?

 

[-Leigh-]

I had to use an impact wrench on mine.

 

[lemonnobby]

Yep impact wrench is what i would use normally.

 

[HartZ]

Impact wrench is it then lol.. How would I get the allen key into the top though?

 

[Hazza]

Hi Dan, hows the car running?

 

[Day]

Impact wrench is it then lol.. How would I get the allen key into the top though?

That's the whole point, you don't need too

 

[HartZ]

Hi Dan, hows the car running?

Not bad buddy, Gradually getting there

 

[HartZ]

Impact wrench is it then lol.. How would I get the allen key into the top though?

That's the whole point, you don't need too

Excellent, looks like I shall have to invest in one of these then

 

[Daniel]

or just go to a garage ask them to loosen it and take a very gentle drive home.

 

[CHRISK172+]

or just go to a garage ask them to loosen it and take a very gentle drive home.

Exactly what i did...just put them back on hand tight.

 

[kiza1986]

Get someone to hold the shock aswell?? I can't see why its still turning with the allen key in... Might just be me not picturing it properly lol...

Try the 'safe' options first though hey??

 

[HartZ]

I had someone holding the shocks aswell but still no good
My mate works as a mechanic for renault so hes hired out the garage this saturday, hopefully get it done by then

 

[mattjk]

undo it a few turns while the cars on the ground. It will be much easier than trying to do it jackep up. Give it a blast of lube the night b4 also same with rears

 

[-Leigh-]

Yeah I undid mine whilst on the ground. The impact wrench undoes it so quickly the middle part doesn't get chance to turn lol.

 

[HartZ]

Thanks everyone

 

[HartZ]

Tried the impact wrench last night while the car was on the ground.. still no good.. Im starting to get a little worries now that mine doesnt seem to even have the slightest trace of moving at all! What about a Torx Gun?

 

[Cro]

Might sound silly but your turning keeping the allen key straight or turning it opposite to the spanner right?