68 strut rod nut size???

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ambush

Discussion Starter · Jun 21, 2002

Anybody know for sure the size wrench I need for the strut rod nuts on 68FB?? Bigger than anything I got on hand and don't particularly want to buy 3 or four different sizes to get the right one..small than 1 1/4 inch for sure.
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DaveSanborn

· #2 · Jun 22, 2002

Do you have a ruler in your toolbox? Or would you rather I get off my a$$ and go look for you? When you do figure out the proper size wrench, ensure that you get one with enough leverage to break the torque as they are usually on there pretty tight.

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SacBill

· #3 · Jun 22, 2002

Yes, you will be needing a mother of a breaking bar or wrench. Sometimes, an impact driver won't do it alone, and you're cranking them off a quarter-turn at a time.

Have fun! /forums/images/icons/smile.gif

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basketcase

· #4 · Jun 22, 2002

7/8 for the crown nut (first one where the cotter pin goes through) and 1 1/8 for the larger one.

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BillScott

· #5 · Jun 23, 2002

its a 1 inch on my '68.

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basketcase

· #6 · Jun 23, 2002

I went back out and rechecked my numbers. One nut was 1 1/8. and the other was 1 inch. If it can be different it will.

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