I'm trying to replace my front springs and the top link nut won't come off! The whole bolt just keeps spinning and there's nothing to hold back on! Help!

 

Well i got the link off, but now i can't get the top nut on the strut assembly loose. My compressor sucks so my impact is useless and when i try to hold back on the set screw thing with an Allen wrench the vise grips i have holding the socket just slip. I sprayed the **** out of it with penetrating spray but nothing is working. I hate life right now

 

youre not reusing the struts right? if not, use a pair of vise grips on the strut rod through the spring.

 

for the top of the struts, i took a o2 sensor socket for the nut and then a hex with a small socet and a 3/8 ratchet for the inner. worked really well

 

I am reusing the struts. I got pedders so i think I'll be fine with the stock struts for a while. I was able to get everything with my impact and shitty compressor. Thanks anyway guys