How do i get these off? struts..
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Instructor
Joined: Feb 2007
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From: PA
How do i get these off? struts..
these things seem like they are one piece... book says pull towards fron of card...no moving at all...tried PB for two days.
should i heat them up? i put nuts on them then used a block of wood nothing.
the traling arms are only 3 yrs old so they had to have been off then right?
thx
rich
should i heat them up? i put nuts on them then used a block of wood nothing.
the traling arms are only 3 yrs old so they had to have been off then right?
thx
rich
Burning Brakes
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From: Gainesville FL
I built a knocking tool on the lathe - just a 1.5" piece of steel rod drilled and tapped to thread onto the shock mount. Screwed it onto the end and beat the living h*ll out of it to break the shock mount loose. Some people have used nuts from the hardware store, but be careful since it's easy to mess up the threads and then have to order a new one (don't ask me how I know this). I think that Corvette Central sells a knocking tool, but if you have access to a lathe, it's quick and easy to make one from some scrap.
Drifting
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From: Collinsville MS
St. Jude Donor '08
if your replacing them and have access to a torch I would try heating them first. They are notorious for fusing together. Will probably still have to beat hell out of them even when hot. I've been reading up on these, I am going to take mine off this weekend and replace. Let me know if you get a solution and I will do the same. I have the torture chamber set up and ready for them. I hope...
Last edited by L82shark; Dec 26, 2007 at 09:49 PM.
Former Vendor
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From: Jeffersonville Indiana 812-288-7103
St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15
The threads don't look bad when I enlarged the picture. These suggestions can be found on our web site under the "repair help" section.
http://willcoxcorvette.com/product_i...ducts_id=24734
http://willcoxcorvette.com/product_i...ducts_id=24734
Last edited by Willcox Corvette; Dec 26, 2007 at 09:57 PM.
Team Owner
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From: Springfield MO
St. Jude Donor '07
1) 3/8 NPT pipe cap matches the threads on the shock mount and costs about $0.80 at any hardware store. Cheap shock mount removal tool.
2) If it won't budge with the removal tool, find an oxy/acetylene torch, burn out the rubber, turn the strut rod as far sideways as you can, then get the bushing inner sleeve cherry red hot. At that point you should be able to tap the shock mount out with the removal tool.
3) Good used bearing supports are about $60, any Corvette breaker should have a pile.
2) If it won't budge with the removal tool, find an oxy/acetylene torch, burn out the rubber, turn the strut rod as far sideways as you can, then get the bushing inner sleeve cherry red hot. At that point you should be able to tap the shock mount out with the removal tool.
3) Good used bearing supports are about $60, any Corvette breaker should have a pile.
Pro
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From: Fallbrook CA
I used a 2 arm gear puller. Put a small center punch dimple on the stud to keep it on center. Worked like a champ....gp
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x...a/DSC04128.jpg
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x...a/DSC04128.jpg
Drifting
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From: Wichita Kansas
I used a 2 arm gear puller. Put a small center punch dimple on the stud to keep it on center. Worked like a champ....gp
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x...a/DSC04128.jpg
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x...a/DSC04128.jpg
and soaking with penetration oil should do it.Good Luck
Pro
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From: Warrenville IL
I bought the removal tool. That plus a 5lb hammer did the trick.
Make sure you use some anti-seeze on them when you put them back in.
Since I've already done this, if you want the knock out tool let me know. Send me a PM and we can work something out.
Make sure you use some anti-seeze on them when you put them back in.
Since I've already done this, if you want the knock out tool let me know. Send me a PM and we can work something out.
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Drifting
Joined: Oct 2007
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From: Collinsville MS
St. Jude Donor '08
I used a 2 arm gear puller. Put a small center punch dimple on the stud to keep it on center. Worked like a champ....gp
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x...a/DSC04128.jpg
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x...a/DSC04128.jpg
Drifting
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From: Boxford Mass
Use heat. It will pop right outta there when its red hot.
Two things to keep in mind...
1) have a friend watch for fires (better to be safe)
2) don't touch the mount after it pops out for a few minutes
Two things to keep in mind...
1) have a friend watch for fires (better to be safe)
2) don't touch the mount after it pops out for a few minutes
Racer
Joined: Oct 2005
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From: Royal Oak Michigan
I just removed mine this weekend. One trick I did is I wrap tin foil around the bottom of the area and made a cup. I sprayed PB blaster in the foil and so my brackets were able to be submerged overnight. I then heated them up with (not red- just hot) and then popped them out with a hammer and metal rod (smaller than the diameter of the bracket.
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