[C1] Replace rear shocks
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Replace rear shocks
Members,
I want to replace my '59 rear shocks but I can see there is only about 1 inch gap at the top to take out the bolt. Is there a trick on how to access the bolt? I don't see how an open wrench can squeeze in there.
Thank you in advance.
I want to replace my '59 rear shocks but I can see there is only about 1 inch gap at the top to take out the bolt. Is there a trick on how to access the bolt? I don't see how an open wrench can squeeze in there.
Thank you in advance.
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Mine were completely rusted.. they had been on for 40 years!
I had to cut them off.
Small hacksaw.. alternating with my buddy in 10 minute shifts - due to muscle cramping!
Probably took us an hour per side to get them off.
I hope yours aren't rusted!
I had to cut them off.
Small hacksaw.. alternating with my buddy in 10 minute shifts - due to muscle cramping!
Probably took us an hour per side to get them off.
I hope yours aren't rusted!
Last edited by SDVette; Apr 24, 2018 at 03:54 PM.
