The spring clips were removed. I did whack the struts many times with a rubber mallet. I guess my options are: 1. Heat with a torch, let the metal expand, and then remove. 2. Get the dremel tool out and start cutting. 3. Use the pry bar. Steve VIN#04421 --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "David Teitelbaum" <jtrealty@xxxx> wrote: > As John says, first be sure you have removed the spring clip. I have > personally seen struts that just do not want to come off. Hitting it > with a short piece of 2X4 might do it. Be sure you have propped the > door open. On 1 car once we had to destroy the end of the strut to get > it off. Be careful prying, you do not want to bend anything. > David Teitelbaum > vin 10757 > > > --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "John Hervey" <john@xxxx> wrote: > > Dave, If the clips have been removed, I take the heel of my hand and > bump the strut rod as close to the joint as I can and they pop right out. > > John Hervey > > > > > > To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: moderators@xxxxxxxxxxx For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for sale see www.dmcnews.com To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: dmcnews-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/