I guess to start this off, I'll state the issue I'm having.
On the front struts..the three studs that are visible on each side when you pop your hood.

One of the six nuts..the threads are stripped.
So I went and bought a nut splitter, and tried to split the nut, but since there wasn't enough clearance with between the top ridge on the strut tower and the nut, I couldn't get the nut stripper in there properly, so I went and tried to split the nut anyways.

Now I'm still stuck with the nut stripped onto the stud..and the stud itself has fudged up threads because the nut stripper started to dig into the stud threads.

So long story short..I'm looking for some help to see if anyone can tell me a part number for the strut studs, or lead me in a direct as to where I might be able to pick one up.

Possibly a Autozone, Advanced Auto Parts?
If at all so I could have a buddy help me out tomorrow to get my issue resolved.

 

pics would probable help.. but i'm thinking that you're gonna have to cut the stud off and then buy a new strut and install it

 

For next time, should the situation arise again, you may want to use a chisel and hammer to remove the stuck bolt. I have taken off many rounded hex nuts using this technique. You could also use the nut splitter to make an indentation for your chisel to knock the bolt loose.

 

Good point, Matt.
I couldn't get the nut up enough to get a chisel underneath it though.

I know you can replace the studs, I'm just looking for the right ones and possibly a place to get them.

Please help.

 

Here's a picture to show you exactly what I'm talking about.

 

wow that bolt looks bad but fixable. okay get a set of vicegrips and clamp that bad boy tight as possible.(you don;t wanna damage the stud any further with a chisel). now that its clamp get a hammer or mallet and tap it till it breaks loose. once the bolt is off you have 2 choices for the stud. either you can buy a new one and replace the old one or if you or a friend however have a thread tap and die set. you can use the die to reset the threads on the studs <- thats the method i used to fix mine when it had the same problem

 

Okay, I'll give it another shot tonight.
Where would I be able to buy a new stud? Or what is a thread tap and die set?

 

^^ replacing the stud isnt that easy its part of the strut mount.. use a good pair of vise grips to remove if the studs are badly damaged you'll need to replace your strut mounts..

 

How much would a new strut mount cost?
I would look myself but I'm on my Blackberry out to lunch!
Sorry!!

 

did you paint the housing?

 

No why?

 

looks red to me...mine is black

 

My car is SCM!

I think they paint it close to your OEM color.

 

ooooooooooooooooooooooh.

 

Yup!
Problem solved btw!
I dremmeled the nut off and then used a die to re-thread the stud!

Works like brand new!

 

Here's a mug shot of the culprit.