W : Front "damperlegs" ??

[AUDIS2avant]

I want to buy a set of front legs, i think they are called, tha ones you put the new damper inside and tighten with a big nut.
It´s mounted in the suspension "tower" and to the bottom of the suspension woth 2 bolts.
Mine are rusted together so cant change the dampers

[A80Avant]

i have a set which i bought as a spare to make coilovers.If you twist my arm enough i might be willing to part them . they suit limo/avant.

make me an offer

[K Simmonds]

I want to buy a set of front legs, i think they are called, tha ones you put the new damper inside and tighten with a big nut.
It´s mounted in the suspension "tower" and to the bottom of the suspension woth 2 bolts.
Mine are rusted together so cant change the dampers

Get the struts in a vice, heat the nut up and attack it with a big pair of Stilsons. Never fails.

[AUDIS2avant]

audi80avant : I have NO idea what people pay for them etc so have no idea what to bid?

K simmons, i had a 1m plier and a LOT of rust loosener LOL but no heat

[A80Avant]

well it depends how much you want to spend really. Since i was not thinking of selling them, that is why im saying make me an offer

[Acidburn]

Get the struts in a vice, heat the nut up and attack it with a big pair of Stilsons. Never fails.

I agree 100% with this

[mcandmar]

They can be very stubborn but lots of heat with a gas torch will get them off, usually the treads are nice and clean once you get them off so it will be unlikely you need to replace the strut.

[AUDIS2avant]

Thanx guys, now i have some more faith in it.
Maybe i shall give it another try tomorrow then

REALLY REALLY need the dampers inside now as the old ones are EMPTY for oil now (boing boing) LOL

[K Simmonds]

If you still have problems cut a slit in the edge of the nut with a mini grinder, just be careful not to damage the thread on the strut, cut the slit to the depth of the top the thread on the strut itself. It's a last resort but it NEVER fails, though I've only had to do this once out of dozens of strut rebuilds.

[AUDIS2avant]

Hmm but i dont have a new nut for the strut so am a little ****ed if it goes pop

[K Simmonds]

I wouldn't even consider using the old nut if it's been mangled during removal , just buy new one's their very cheap and often come supplied with the new dampers.