Today I started to install a set of unrevised z springs on my 03 sedan. I started in the rear and installed those with no problems. As i was working on the front passenger side, i didn't run into any prolblems untill I tried to take off the 3 12mm nuts that hold the strut to the body in the engine bay. I popped the hood and I look at one of the nuts and it was stripped. ( i just got my car back from dealer becuase of the notorious rattle) anways i think the dealer had over tightened the nut and stripped it.

I have two questions:

Any techniques as to get the nut off?

Where can i get a new 12mm Nut?

I woudl appreciate any advice or info. Thanks.

 

i had this happen to me...one of the nuts seized on me and it was COMPLETELY stuck to the bolt on the coilover.

i had to go to my buddy's shop and use an air saw to saw that sucker off. you can actually buy any kind of nut that fits the pitch of that screw. you might get a different nut head size, but that's ok, just use a different tool next time to take that specific nut off.

you can get the nut at any hardware store. i think the pitch was 1.25mm though. I forget. whatever the case, don't make matching the head size a priority, match the thread pitch first.

 

Thanks SuperShick for the info. I will do that tommorow because everything is closed.