Removing my front mag shocks?
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Melting Slicks
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Removing my front mag shocks?
Is there a special tool I need. Tried to remove the top nut but can't stop the stud from turning at the same time. How do I get the top nut off??
Holding the outer shell of the shock doesn't work. Thanks guys!
Holding the outer shell of the shock doesn't work. Thanks guys!
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Melting Slicks
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The whole shock needs to be held in place while you unscrew the top nut, a strap wrench is the best tool. Here's a video guide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKWAAvUO6YQ
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Melting Slicks
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Perhaps some corrosion and/or road dirt locking the nut in place?? Have you tries some PB Blaster or the like on the nut/threads?
You may end up having to get a tool on the shaft/piston that is under the dust cover, that is over the upper part of the shaft/piston, to prevent it from turning.
You may end up having to get a tool on the shaft/piston that is under the dust cover, that is over the upper part of the shaft/piston, to prevent it from turning.
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