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HELP! Installing front strut bar...stripped nut!

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Old Aug 12, 2001 | 01:22 PM
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Default HELP! Installing front strut bar...stripped nut!

I am installing a Neuspeed front strut bar on my car. I had a hard time removing the nuts so I had a friend help. I think he stripped one of the nuts on the front left side. I ordered a new nut from Honda so now all I need to do is remove the old one, but it just keeps turning. It does not move up or come off at all, but the other three do. Any ideas on what I can do to remove it?
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-Brandon
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Old Aug 12, 2001 | 01:58 PM
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vice grips should do it, especially since another bolt is en route.

but use the right sized tools to do the job, it will save you the headaches in the long run.
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Old Aug 12, 2001 | 10:27 PM
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If the vise grips don't work you can try a nut splitter. It fits over the nut and you crank it down until the nut "splits." Check Sears.
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Old Aug 12, 2001 | 10:32 PM
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Check w/ sylvainsf. I beleive he had similar problems- but with an x-brace install. Seems alot of the support bolts were crossthreaded- at least on his.

Good luck.

Chad
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