[Superman]

Okay, I am now in receipt of some advice that the big nut at the bottom of the strut can potentially be removed with something like a big pipe wrench or something. Who has had luck with this? I think this nut is like a cylinder, and not real thick, so I'd think it would be important to not squeeze it while trying to turn. Kinda like opening those twistoff beer caps. Squeeze them too tight and they won't budge.

Of course, I would also need to reinstall the thing, to a proper torque, so theoretically I need the special tool. Perhaps one of my PNW chums will produce one.