I completely stripped the top of the strut. It was horrible. I had to use a drill to make a zillion holes before I could take a hammer and break the strut shaft in half.
Do what Klipz said and wrap the top of the strut with a towel or two or three.
Logic3 -1999 RS NSW -logic3@webspawner.com -Clean as Hell and No Rice -Mods: Iceman||Greddy 4-1 Header||Greddy SP Cat-Back||AFX UDP||Magnecore 8.5mm Plug Wires||NGK Plugs(hotter)||Susupension Technique Springs||RRE Rear Camber Kit||Front and Rear Upper Sturt Bars||Konig Rated-R 17x7(white)||Falken GRB 225/45 Tires All Motor or Turbo...hmmmm