You will need this wrench to do spring install

[hondaonchrome]

It is a box wrench to get the nut off the front top of strut,I got it at sears its a 17mm box wrench for 16.50.

[legendman]

for those of us that don't have them, I took a 17mm socket and put in a vice grip. Then used an allen wrench to get it off.

[PoLiShPrInCe]

or loosen the nut while the strut is still on the car and you dont need the allen key at all

[hondaonchrome]

That is a good idea 2.....

[Caper]

Originally Posted by PoLiShPrInCe

or loosen the nut while the strut is still on the car and you dont need the allen key at all

+1

[mort]

I had no problem changing my springs with just a ratchet and spring compressor.

[hondaonchrome]

Originally Posted by mort

I had no problem changing my springs with just a ratchet and spring compressor.

I dont know how u got the nut off with just a ratchet....

[blueroadster]

You could also use a Gear Wrench Vortex socket set as it has a pass through center where you can use an alllen key to hold the bolt while turning the nut:

[hondaonchrome]

Nice set....

[TexasK20Z]

Originally Posted by blueroadster

You could also use a Gear Wrench Vortex socket set as it has a pass through center where you can use an alllen key to hold the bolt while turning the nut:

Once you buy one of these sets, you will be amazed... I reach for my Gear Wrench sockets more often than my other stuff. The GW has a nice short profile that lets it get into tight spots (think extrememly compact head).

And yes, I bought the GW set just for the strut installs on my Subaru... great tool though!