removing top nut on struts

[dubpirate]

obv 7mm allen key (brake calliper key)

whats the ring spanner called i need

going to go buy one 2morra morning

is it like a 21mm deep spanner ??

exact name needed guys

cheers dan

[Seanl]

Offset spanner. Not sure if it will be deep enough to get a good purchase on the nut over the side of the topmount though, but dont quote me on that as I've not tried.

[Dan_GTi8v]

21-22 mm swan neck ring spanner.

[mad4vws]

you could use a spark-plug socket  as most have a 22 or 24 mm head on them and a 7mm Allen key .

[snifferdog]

It was a proper pain in the arse when I did it. I bought a special tool from halfords that seemed to do the trick.

Beware though - I also bought a deep offset ring spanner but it wasnt deep enough!

[Junior74]

I always use a spark plug socket and a funky allen key with a rubber handle from halfrauds.

[CJA321]

Did mine today after work. love having an impact gun and endless use of the of the compressor at work 
You could put a pair of vice grips on the shocker shaft and use a 21mm socket and racthet btw. rough but it works!!!! Just jam the vice grips when the shaft turns.

[Deano2711]

Just nip down to your local tyre bay and they will undo them with the air gun and then go back later to tighten them. Worth a few beer tokens to save so much time 

[CJA321]

Yeah that would work... but he would have to drive home with no top mounts on that hold the strut to the chassis 

[AudiA8Quattro]

Just nip down to your local tyre bay and they will undo them with the air gun and then go back later to tighten them. Worth a few beer tokens to save so much time 

I do hope you're not suggesting driving the car with the nuts cracked off?
As already suggested, the best way to loosen them is with a spark plug socket and an allen key.