Shocks how the helll &^%#@behind%
Safety Car
Joined: Jul 2001
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From: New Lenox IL
Re: Shocks how the helll &^%#@behind% (AshleyRL-87Conv)
Yeah, I had the same problem until I figured it out on the 2nd shock. Put the car on stands (or a lift if you have one) and then place a jack under the strut and jack it up a little. It'll relieve the pressure from the struts and will let you work on it easier.
[Modified by Lord Odin, 6:34 PM 7/10/2002]
[Modified by Lord Odin, 6:34 PM 7/10/2002]
Melting Slicks
Joined: Dec 2000
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From: Fremont Oh
Re: Shocks how the helll &^%#@behind% (AshleyRL-87Conv)
Yes they are a pain...
I used vise grips to keep the shaft from turning. I beleive you can pick up a shock tool at any parts store as well. The vise grips always worked for me.. or I've just been lucky...
Mo
I used vise grips to keep the shaft from turning. I beleive you can pick up a shock tool at any parts store as well. The vise grips always worked for me.. or I've just been lucky...
Mo
Racer
Joined: Feb 2002
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From: St. Louis MO
Re: Shocks how the helll &^%#@behind% (AshleyRL-87Conv)
Didn't even waste my time trying to turn them off - just looking at them I could tell they were rusted in place. Used a nut cutter and they cracked in half with a couple of turns - problem solved and it didn't even scar the threads on the shaft.
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[Modified by Topload, 8:43 PM 7/10/2002]
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[Modified by Topload, 8:43 PM 7/10/2002]
Racer
Joined: Feb 2002
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From: St. Louis MO
Re: Shocks how the helll &^%#@behind% (AshleyRL-87Conv)
Didn't even waste my time trying to turn them off - just looking at them I could tell they were rusted in place. Just used a nut cutter and they cracked in half with just a couple of turns - problem solved and it didn't even scar the threads on the shaft.
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Drifting
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From: Knoxville TN
Re: Shocks how the helll &^%#@behind% (AshleyRL-87Conv)
On certain brands a 1/4" wrench will work, but using a 1/4" wrench isn't the easiest thing to hold on to when torquing, but it worked for me.
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St. Jude Donor '08-'10
Re: Shocks how the helll &^%#@behind% (AshleyRL-87Conv)
I had to use a hack saw to cut the spindle off of mine. I drove a screw driver between the nut and the washer to open a gap and inserted the saw there. Good luck. :seeya
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From: STL Mo
Re: Shocks how the helll &^%#@behind% (joecaver)
Well hell, sounds like Im going to have a good time pulling them going to be a PIA Thanks for everyones input!! Ill see what works best this wekend :cuss :cuss :cuss