(08-08-2013, 08:27 AM)kernow_joe Wrote: compress the spring you say?
think I may be able to get access to a gun, will hopefully get it sorted and not kill my bank
Well I hope you're already compressing the spring if you're trying to get the top mount off...

Just leave it a bit tensioned to start though.
Also, your local garage will probably whip the nut off if you cant or can't get a gun... Mine did it for free before I bought my gun lol.