Removing Strut inserts on RS legs

[LGreen]

Hi all, i've put this in the escort room as well but thought more people would view it here. I've completely stripped the front legs and am just left with the casing with the strut insert still in. I want to get it out so i can take off the paint and repowder coat them and dont want to damage the insert with the high temp.

I've undone the smallnut at the bottom of it so am just left with the thread part sticking out which has the slot for a flat bladed screw driver. No matter what i try it wont move and haynes manual doesnt help much either. Any thoughts on how to get it out? cheers. LGreen

[5hane]

Theres a huge nut in the base of the spring seat

 

once thats off, it will come out easy

 

 

 

(well, worked for rs2000 legs, not 100% on 2.8 ones)

[DAZZA]

Id put this up in the Capri room.

 

Someone did give me advice on 2.8 inserts, cant recall who it was.

[meXEco]

No top nuts on Billies-the bottom threaded bit should unscrew-the top parts just a push on seal.