new gas shocks install
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From: Port Charlotte Fl
new gas shocks install
got my new replacement shocks in, at am trying to remove the old ones, when twisting the attachment nut the shaft simply spins, Attached a good pair of vise grips at the top of the shaft ( above threads), and they simply twist off under the force of trying to back off the attachment nut, have soaked it with WD-40 with no effect.
The old shocks appear to possibly be the original shocks, and bushings are shot at all four corners.
What started as what should be a 15 minute job per shock, has now turned into a weekend job at the first corner.
anyone with any other ideas on how to get these loose?
The old shocks appear to possibly be the original shocks, and bushings are shot at all four corners.
What started as what should be a 15 minute job per shock, has now turned into a weekend job at the first corner.
anyone with any other ideas on how to get these loose?
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From: Mason Mi
Re: new gas shocks install (LarryK 87)
If you have enough of the top bolt sticking up you can put a deep well socket and a long extension on it and simply bend it back and forth until it snaps. An old mechanic trick. :seeya
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From: greensboro nc
Re: new gas shocks install (LarryK 87)
If the top is still in good shape, there is a socket like tool that is designed to hold it steady while you turn the top nut - I got one at Advance Auto - about $10. Some shocks have a fitment on the top for an allen wrench.
Hope this helps.
Hope this helps.
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From: High Plains Drifter Fayetteville, AR
Re: new gas shocks install (maxmissy)
If the top is still in good shape, there is a socket like tool that is designed to hold it steady while you turn the top nut - I got one at Advance Auto - about $10. Some shocks have a fitment on the top for an allen wrench.
Hope this helps.
Hope this helps.
J :seeya
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From: Costa Mesa CA
Re: new gas shocks install (LarryK 87)
Now I know why the local Chevy dealer charged me 2.5 hrs labor at $70 an hour to install my new KYB's. Glad I didn't do it. I feel for you man.
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From: Port Charlotte Fl
Re: new gas shocks install (HighHopes85)
went with the AC Delco performers, The car came with the Bilsteins ( FG3)RPO ,
Anyway, got one shock off ( picked up a nut craker, but it turned out to be a P.O.S. as the cutting bit just flattened it'self against the nut ), also soaked it with a penetrant called Blaster, GREAT stuff, 15 minutes later the new shock was on.
Other front ( of course the one in the worst shape ) is still frozen.
Man if i had a torch, i would just drill it, then cut it off.
Anyways, Thanks to all who responded.
[Modified by LarryK 87, 9:11 AM 9/23/2002]
Anyway, got one shock off ( picked up a nut craker, but it turned out to be a P.O.S. as the cutting bit just flattened it'self against the nut ), also soaked it with a penetrant called Blaster, GREAT stuff, 15 minutes later the new shock was on.
Other front ( of course the one in the worst shape ) is still frozen.
Man if i had a torch, i would just drill it, then cut it off.
Anyways, Thanks to all who responded.
[Modified by LarryK 87, 9:11 AM 9/23/2002]
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