Sheared bolt front strut mount **drill hole in strut mount**

[grippingdrifting]

I was checking the torque on the three nuts that are on the front strut tower and sheared one of the three bolts on the strut mount. I have some extra struts so plan on swapping the tops but was wondering if there is enough clearance to drop the front strut and replace the top mount or do I need a spring compressor to remove the strut entirely to replace the mount?

[heartless]

you dont need a spring compressor to remove the strut from the car, but you will need one to replace the top.

[grippingdrifting]

Thanks for the info.

I have been driving around (extremely toned down) with the sheared bolt and haven't noticed any major problems. There hasn't been any unusual or grinding noises. I only drive when necessary but check the strut after each time and it hasn't moved around (painted an alignment mark). I have taken a few rough corners but handling is exactly like it always has been.

Hmm...I don't really want to deal with a spring compressor (or removing the strut for that matter)...I wonder if I can just remove the sheared bolt and make a hole through strut mount then use a sheet metal screw and nut to hold the strut...I think that should be sufficient since there hasn't been any problems so far...

[555BCTurbo]

Just get another top hat...they ain't expensive (especially from Blackbart) and they aren't hard to change...