Can I Push on the Strut or Not..?

[tomcomet]

So it looks like I am most certainly in the "NO PUSH" on struts camp. Thanks everyone!

TC

[cessnadriver]

Hello. I'm fairly new to C337 ownership. I have two 1965 skymasters, one, my first, is a project, now parts bird, and the second is in flying condition. I'm an A&P mechanic so I do my own maintenance. SO to your question. My older models may have heavier gauge fairing on the struts mine are plenty stout to push on and with the many screws holding the two halves of the fairings I'd say "YES" push on the struts! FYI
BILLS

[Cloud9sa]

Just push on the top of the tires. Much easier, provides leverage and avoids damage to the strut coverings.