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Old Jan 30, 2009 | 09:01 PM
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Exclamation Stupid Trunk Struts!!!!

Okay.. i just ordered new trunk struts from parts avenue it was like 59$ for two struts.. and i got them in today..

well i got the right side out.. but the left side.. i got the top part out of the bering but the bottom side is being a B*tch.. and shyts pissing me off.. i cant get the damn thing outta the ball.. anybody got any ideas.. taking them off?
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Old Jan 31, 2009 | 05:42 AM
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Take a small screwdriver and remove the tiny "U" clip on the end of the strut that fits over the ball, and then pull the strut off the ball.
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Old Jan 31, 2009 | 08:00 AM
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I could say something, but I'm not going to. lol

Lugnuts is correct. It's fairly easy.

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Old Jan 31, 2009 | 09:27 AM
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How can you get in there with a screw driver.. cause the space is tight
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Old Jan 31, 2009 | 10:15 AM
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You cant cause any damage just give it a tap with a hammer. Put a towel around any bodywork if needed.
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Old Jan 31, 2009 | 08:29 PM
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Originally Posted by aquanuke
You cant cause any damage just give it a tap with a hammer. Put a towel around any bodywork if needed.
Aight ill try that..
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