Adammcc34 10 Posted March 16, 2017 I'm after some advice. The bolts holding on my rear struts are really tight and stiff.is there a way of lowering the subframe so I can get my extension bar on the bolt. The petrol tank is in the way. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tjninny 10 Posted March 16, 2017 If you jack the car up the suspension should drop low enough to get to the bolt - be careful though and put it on a jack stand Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Simeon 0 Posted March 17, 2017 Take nuts off top of struts and whole beam will pivot to floor - best to stick a jack under it so you can lower it slowly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adammcc34 10 Posted March 17, 2017 Cheers for the advise. Yet again another bolt snapped no my cat, on a plus note I have got the strut off. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 2 Posted March 17, 2017 Don't lower the rear beam TOO far. My understanding is you can damage the rear axle bushings if you remove the top nuts from the dampers and let it drop too far. Definitely support it with a jack and just lower it enough to clear the fuel tank. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jekel 10 Posted March 20, 2017 Two 17 inch spanners together, ring one side, open end other, normally does the trick with them and can undo when car still on wheels so not straining anything too much. Admittedly mine didn't look like been on their too long and bolts heads in very good nick. Can get to nut with releasing fluid, inside axle beam from back if that helps. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
