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Originally Posted by TXmtrhed
The strut shaft nut does not need to be tightened very much ~ 20 ft-lb. I'd be concerned about the remaining strength of the threads in either the nut or strut. Hopefully the nut deformed and not the strut threads. Try using a impact wrench on the nut with the strut installed in the car. If it comes off you can inspect the strut threads, if it doesn't you'll have to try some other method but I would say cutting the strut rod would be the last thing to try. Better inspect the strut bearing too once you get it off.
Are you talking about a tech inspection for a track day? Whether it fails inspection or not I would be concerned. Think about it.
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+1, while costly to fix, I wouldn't risk it. Any component that is a primary stress point during tracking should be without question installed / fastened properly. Knocking sounds, that's no good. Who knows what torsional stresses will do, and by the time you find out it could be too late.