September 16, 200322 yr The top mount broke so I need a new mount and advice on how to get the piece that is still attached to the top of the strut off. I have the assy off the car and I can't see the strut in order to keep it from rotating when I turn the top nut.
September 16, 200322 yr Man that stinks, sounds like no fun. Did you try spinning it off FAST with an impact wrench? I can probably get you the cap, which side do you need? Ive got an 84 4wd parts car out front. Yes out front, yes my neighbors dont like it. No I don't really care. Im in a classy mood today!
September 16, 200322 yr Yeah - neighbors suck anyway - put two or three more out there - it's not like they can do anything about it. GD
September 16, 200322 yr Tim, Your car is front drive, isn't it? The parts in question may be different from 4WD..might want to make sure.
September 16, 200322 yr do you have spring compressors on? if not, don't go any further, or you could get injured. get some spring compressors (mcPherson type) and put them on. once the pressure is off then use a pry bar to hold the remaining mount bolt down while loosening the nut. the last set of mounts I replaced, the tiny bearings were ground down to mush...... so if you get a used one, make sure the bearings are okay.... (the new ones I put on had teeny tiny little roller bearings between two big washers basically)
September 16, 200322 yr the 2wd and 4wd use the same strut cap, but its oriented one way or the other depending on 2wd or 4wd
September 16, 200322 yr Yes - do nothing without the spring compressors. The springs are REALLY strong, and will hurt you a LOT if they get released that way. They get about 50% longer when not under load..... And Miles is correct about the strut caps - there's writing on them that tells you which way to put them in based on which car you have, what drivetrain you have, and if it's power steering or not..... GD
September 17, 200322 yr Author Got it. Get compressors for the spring (McPherson type) and work on it. Shawn, I need the passenger side top mount and it does appear from the specs that it matters not if it's 2W or 4W (Dave is right, I have a 2WD). One more question. Should I seek a rebuilt disc brake caliper from an auto supply or get it from the board? I have not called an auto supply yet, but was wondering if I can even get a rebuilt for an 83 GL from them. I would love to give board members my business, but shipping costs come into play and they are not the lightest things you know. Hmmmmm, should I replace them as a pair? Being in Subaru wilderness (Texas is not crawling with Sub's) is not cool. Tim
September 17, 200322 yr well my neighbors don't like cars sitting on the side of my house on jackstands with no wheels. Stupid $%^$$ called the city and some dude came out and told me I had to move it or else I would get a fine and one less vehicle:temper:
September 18, 200322 yr Author Got it. Get compressors for the spring (McPherson type) and work on it. Shawn, I need the passenger side top mount and it does appear from the specs that it matters not if it's 2W or 4W (Dave is right, I have a 2WD). One more question. Should I seek a rebuilt disc brake caliper from an auto supply or get it from the board? I have not called an auto supply yet, but was wondering if I can even get a rebuilt for an 83 GL from them. I would love to give board members my business, but shipping costs come into play and they are not the lightest things you know. Hmmmmm, should I replace them as a pair? Being in Subaru wilderness (Texas is not crawling with Sub's) is not cool. Tim
September 18, 200322 yr Maybe todd has something.. I will dig out his email.. He's in the DFW area and he plays with old soobs. Steve and I are not too far away from you either.. Me being in Mckinney and Him being in Denton. We both have EA82 TurboWagons. Maybe we should all get together sometime. Steve knows awhere the yards are in Dallas that have all the old soob stuff
September 18, 200322 yr Author That's great! I think it is Steve that sent me a PM when I first registered. Send me email when you hear something (and I really appreciate it!). You guys being in the DFW area is good to know! Tim
September 18, 200322 yr I was just about to forward your eamil addy to Todd in hopes that he could help you out, but your addy isn't listed in your profile.. either post it or PM me or something and I will pass it on
September 18, 200322 yr Author Caleb - you have a PM from me with my email address. I thought I had it marked public. PAUSE........I just went to my profile and it have "no" selected for hiding my email so I don't know what the deal is. Tim
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