Z1 Motorsports: 370Z Hood Struts $98

Originally Posted by enkei2k

Stupid noob question. I'm stuck on step 2...

Per the instructions, install the lower ball stud, reach into the wheel well to install the lock nut onto the ball stud. *The washer on the ball stud can be installed over or under the cover

How can I remove this nut? That thing is on crazy tight to the ball stud. I've tried hand loosening, and I can't get enough leverage with a ratchet.

edit - I think I found out why. The bolts I received didn't come with the squiggly looking (don't know technical name, sorry) spacers, see pic below for reference:

Any help/advice would be appreciated, thanks.

Originally Posted by JARblue

Did you get this done? I used two adjustable wrenches when I couldn't loosen it by hand. If you have a bench vise, that might be a simple solution. Not sure what spacers you are referring to - mine had a bolt head, washer, and nut, just like shown in your picture.

Originally Posted by Dustin@Z1

I apologize for not seeing this posting. I don't know how I missed it. Did you get this resolved? If not, please let me know.

For some reason the girls back in assembly when they packaged the kits made a mistake and put LocTite on the threads of those studs and installed the nuts on them. . Simple mistake.