Man, thank you so much for this video. This saved me so much time and hassle and I was able to successfully replace my struts with just a normal jack in my driveway. It was so easy using this method.
@terencewbird2410
8 жыл бұрын
and no sledge hammer. More than happy to help.
@jasonhobbs6576
4 жыл бұрын
Bro. You need a Nobel peace prize for this. Love it.
@49Skyliner
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your kind words but I think you may have stretched it a little.
@jasonhobbs6576
4 жыл бұрын
@@49Skyliner you wouldn’t say that if you knew how many non-peaceful curse words I emitted into the universe on Saturday using brute force alone to get one strut into a pesky knuckle. If only I’d seen this video like 12 hours prior lol
@marccaya8412
10 ай бұрын
Simple and excellent solution; saved me LOTS of cursing! :-)
@TDC_RAW
2 жыл бұрын
was struggling to get my new struts in, going to try this during the week because the strut spreader tool did absolutely nothing
@dystopian_20
7 ай бұрын
WHERE DO I FIND THE STEERING KNUCKLE?!?!? I’ve been looking for it for 3 weeks
@javiergrant70
6 жыл бұрын
Great technique!👍 I'll follow up with an update once I do them tomorrow. Thanks!
@thepickicool97
5 жыл бұрын
soo ?
@tonybelmonte1724
2 жыл бұрын
YOU MY FRIEND ARE THE FUCKEN KING. WORKED BRILLIANTLY.
@lawrencealexander4502
7 жыл бұрын
Nice idea, just be careful never to go more than half to one turn whwn spreading, you dont want the threads to not line up exactly when you are ready to tighten up the assembly. And use a new bolt if possible.
@christopher458
4 жыл бұрын
I was trying to do this today with my cousin. We destroyed the thread on our knuckle and the bolt mushroomed..I guess we turned it was too much. Hopefully I can tap it and get a new bolt so it can work. I don't Wana do a whole knuckle replacement
@jwhiz3219
3 жыл бұрын
Great and simple solution! THANKS. 49Skyliner
@impactajuvenile
9 жыл бұрын
Brilliant, I thank you and will definitely be using that technique.
@BoomZoom808
6 жыл бұрын
Used this tip 🙏🏽 life saver
@SubbuAiyer
5 жыл бұрын
What kind of steel plate is that? I tried similar approach and the plate deformed and did not spread the knuckle. Any advise?
@49Skyliner
5 жыл бұрын
Sorry for the late reply, I've only just seen your question. In the youtube I used stainless steel. At the wreckers I have used a seat belt tongue and at home I have also used a lawn mower blade, the swinging blade variety measuring approx 50mm x 140mm which is hardened steel. Good luck.
@gyffjogofl7676
2 жыл бұрын
I love it!!!
@SnakesVendetta
4 жыл бұрын
Well shit , I beat the hell out of my knuckle and bent shit with the air hammer. U are a life saver
@49Skyliner
4 жыл бұрын
I'm pleased I was able to help you
@SnakesVendetta
4 жыл бұрын
I sent a few people your way hope they subbed and liked the video
@sparkadaus
7 жыл бұрын
Thats some wisdom for sure
@Skiller7777
8 жыл бұрын
Nice!
@philbb7417
6 жыл бұрын
This so far has been a no-go for me. The bolt will not thread on the opposite side more than a few millimeters. Mine is a 2006. I am hesitant to power the bolt in. I do note that the hole on this side is quite small, really just to accept the tapered end of the bolt. I do wish yor camera was positioned to the other side, as that side is far less informative.
@terencewbird2410
6 жыл бұрын
I've done this on 2004, 2005 and 2007 models without your problem. I'm in Australia where there is no snow, ice and salt on the roads. Just a thought that the hole and first few threads may be rusted if you live in a snow and ice area.
@camdengardner8036
5 жыл бұрын
i have the same issue, same model 2006 hatch, did you ever get it?
@nickoli9889
5 жыл бұрын
Phil BB I actually had this idea as well but, like you, threading the bolt in from the other side did not work, not without stripping the threads. I might try chasing the threads. I have an ‘06. What did you end up doing to free the joint? Too bad the imbeciles couldn’t just have threaded both ears of the collar, then you could have easily used this method without having to flip the bolt around or even fully unfasten it.
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