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posted by AOG on Fri Mar 11 17:40 CST 2011
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I'm getting set to replace the front strut cartridges on my 1990 245. After having tried to loosen the gland nut with my giant channel locks, I ordered a 2-3/16" hook spanner. That's on it's way, so we'll see if it works any better. I've heard of some people using pipe wrenches, but I don't see how that could be any better than my channel locks. It could be that the channel locks I have are too large because the handle hits the fender when I'm cranking on it. Getting at the gland nut is a pain with the spring coil in the way. Anyone got any tips?

Also, does anyone have any experience with the URO brand of upper strut bearing plates? These are considerably cheaper than the SKF ones that eEuroparts has for sale. I've heard people complain about the Scan-Tech ones, but not these. Opinions?

Do I need to order the front strut spacers when I get the Sachs/Boge touring struts?

Steve

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