Front Shock removal??
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Pro
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From: Vettemod.com For the C3 People
St. Jude Donor '06
Front Shock removal??
Hey guys,
Any tips or tricks to remove that stubborn little nut at the top of the shock that spins around
Is there a special tool to hold it? I am about ready for the "Blue Hammer".
THanks in advance.
tt
Any tips or tricks to remove that stubborn little nut at the top of the shock that spins around
Is there a special tool to hold it? I am about ready for the "Blue Hammer".
THanks in advance.
tt
Burning Brakes
Joined: Nov 2004
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From: Livermore CA
I reach in from the fender well with a long nose vise grip and grab the shaft flats just above the nut. I could then spin the nut pretty far off with an open end wrench before it tops out into the vise grip. I then remove the vise grip and wrench the nut off the rest of the way. Once you loosen the nut several turns (vise grip on) the final turns don't have enough resistance to spin the shaft.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2003
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From: North Manchester Indiana
Originally Posted by Just Enough
I reach in from the fender well with a long nose vise grip and grab the shaft flats just above the nut. I could then spin the nut pretty far off with an open end wrench before it tops out into the vise grip. I then remove the vise grip and wrench the nut off the rest of the way. Once you loosen the nut several turns (vise grip on) the final turns don't have enough resistance to spin the shaft.
a small wrench works also.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Apr 2000
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From: Cresskill NJ
If the thing is really rusted or frozen on to the shaft, and you will not be reusing the shock, you can cut the plastic dust cover off the shock and just grab the shaft, right above where it comes out of the shock, with a pair of vice grips. I ended up having to do this with one of mine.
Chris
Chris
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