Strut bolts

[tireslayer325]

As i removed my front strut bar the left side bolt dropped down into the top of the spring when i took the nut off. I cant get my hand in there to put it back in, so does this mean i have to take my whole strut out?? Because right now im DD on 2 bolts holding the strut in. hahaha Any input will help thanks

[Hijacker]

Just take it off. It's a 5 minute job. JB weld the stud back in place or replace it with a new bolt and JB weld it in place.

[tireslayer325]

Taking the whole strut out only takes 5 minutes? Dont i need to compress the spring again? its the inside bolt closest to the engine too, so its a bitchhhhh trying to reach without removing things.

[Hijacker]

Why would you remove the spring? Pull the strut assembly out, fish the bolt from where ever it fell to and put it back in. Even if it feel down to the spring seat, you can get to it with the spring still installed.

EDIT: To show you don't need to remove the spring



The stud would have fallen out and landed on the upper perch.