taking off rear shocks

[Brandons]

im trying to take my rear shocks off, i got them dissconnected from the top, but now i need to get them off from the bottom, i got the nut off the one bolt, and now i have to pull the bolt off, but its like stuck on the shock, and this isnt suppose to be normal...... how do i get it off? If you need more info about my situation just ask. thanks

 

[Robb]

BFH!!!

 

[Brandons]

i tried, only a 5lb one though, im trying to keep the old shocks, considereing how they surprised me of how far they can push in and out. so other then that?

 

[Hokie]

Originally posted by Brandons
so other then that?

BFH!!!

 

[Brandons]

were should i hit it?lol

 

[jimbo74]

prybar and bfh!

 

[sncwfo99]

I agree with jimabena, BFH and prybar. I also found that lots of cursing and swearing helps too

 

[X~FACTOR]

Don't want to sound like an idiot but what is BFH?

 

[Hokie]

Big F'in Hammer

 

[X~FACTOR]

Okay, thanks.

 

[ld50]

also known as a "persuader" in some circles..

 

[Felix]

Don't for get lots of penitrating oil (WD-40, Rust Eater, Liquid Wrench). Then use the BFH.

 

[Hokie]

is WD-40 a true penetrating oil? I always just thought it was just a lubricant

 

[X~FACTOR]

I think it is a penetrating oil first and acts like a lubricant for a short time. I guess until it dries up.

 

[Rhett]

I just removed my rear shocks yesterday. First I soaked the bottom bolts with PB Blaster (a rust penetrant) a couple of times. Then broke loose the nut with a BFBB (big f'in breaker bar) and then once the nut was off, I used a punch and BFH to knock the bolt out of the hole, worked great except my punch almost got stuck in the hole, that was close one..hehe

 

[Brandons]

yeah it seems the bolts stuck to the rubber or whatever on the shock

 

[Hartman]

AIR TOOLS!

 

[Rhett]

Like i said, you can just punch the bottom bolts out with a punch and hammer, it's easy.

 

[zavetsky]

Heat baby

I sueda propane torch set to "scorch" for about 10minutes per side and then a BFH......

The heat seemed to do the trick...

I added a coating of antiseize when I reinstalled....


DZ

 

[X~FACTOR]

Re: Heat baby

Originally posted by zavetsky
I sueda propane torch set to "scorch" for about 10minutes per side and then a BFH......

The heat seemed to do the trick...

I don't know about a torch... its a foot away from the gas tank.