[DML] Re: Door Strut Removal Method

["Steve" <p2freak@xxxxxxxxx>]

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
> > 
> > 
> >






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