WGB
New Member
I replaced my left rear strut ball joint earlier this year and Styria wasn't able to supply another for the right side at the time - it was loose but not terminal.
At the time I reassembled the right strut and nipped it up without much too much force between the strut and ball joint in the hope that I could change the joint more easily without having to take out the electric rear seat when the ball joint arrived.
Anyway changed it today without removing the strut. It still took a lot of force with two spanners but there was plenty of room to work.
As Styria has said before - not so sure you could crack a 30 year old strut without it being on the bench.
Bill
At the time I reassembled the right strut and nipped it up without much too much force between the strut and ball joint in the hope that I could change the joint more easily without having to take out the electric rear seat when the ball joint arrived.
Anyway changed it today without removing the strut. It still took a lot of force with two spanners but there was plenty of room to work.
As Styria has said before - not so sure you could crack a 30 year old strut without it being on the bench.
Bill