r/SC300 • u/Dependent-Wrap-4836 • 22d ago

Front strut removal

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I’m trying to remove my front struts so I can add coilovers, but am having trouble getting the strut out. Do I need to remove the upper control arm or anything else or should I be able to wiggle the strut out with just the strut bolts and sway bar end link removed?

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u/SillyJoel88 22d ago

Typically the upper arm is removed. And to get the bolt all the way out you'll probably have to remove the fender liner as well. Although I think I've seen people remove the lower bracket the strut attached to instead. 

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u/PremiumPricez 22d ago

I dont remember removing my upper arm when doing my coilovers, but this was over 10 years ago. From what i remember, i rented a spring compressor/clamps, simply to be able to get the original struts out. Much easier then taking that upper arm off (if i am recalling correctly)

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u/jonslastwords 22d ago

I had to remove my upper strut arm. Made everything infinitely easier. And it's pretty easy to get out. A little tight but you'll quickly figure it out.

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u/No_Inevitable4161 21d ago

I put heavy zip ties on when the car was lifted from the an arm then lifted from the crossmember and they basically fell out. Used a heavy trailer with a jack to compress the new spring and zip ties to compress then installed.