HELP NEEDED: 5kT front strut removal

[Enzeder]

I've always used an impact wrench to remove that nut...


At 03:23 PM 8/27/2003 -0500, Ameer Antar wrote:
>I'm looking for some advice on removing the struts from their strut
>housings on my '85 5kT. I've already removed the assemblies from the car
>and have the springs compressed to release the pressure on the spring
>seats and lock nut. The problem is that I'm having a lot of trouble
>getting the upper locknut off. I'm just using a hex key w/ a pipe over it
>and a combination wrench on the nut. It just won't break loose. It seems
>like it'll take a lot of force to do it, but the setup I'm using is
>difficult to apply lots of torque. Do I have to buy that expensive special
>tool to remove and install the strut? I was hoping I could get away w/o
>it. If I got my hands on some air tools, would that help? I know there are
>many of you who have already done this, so any BTDT's would be great.
>Thanks a bunch.
>
>-Ameer