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Front Shock Top Nut Removal ??????

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Old 02-20-2012, 07:16 AM
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Default Front Shock Top Nut Removal ??????
I got the drivers side one, passenger side, forget it.

Whats best way to cut it off?

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Old 02-24-2012, 11:33 PM
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Soak it in PB Blaster or WD40 overnight, it will come off. I was able to get mine off with just hand tools and WD40.
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I soaked mine and that just wouldn't budge. I wound up cutting the shock.
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If you do cut I make sure the spring is compressed with a compressor so it doesn't shoot out. Lol. Or take it to a local shop and have them do it
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Originally Posted by babbage1109
If you do cut I make sure the spring is compressed with a compressor so it doesn't shoot out. Lol. Or take it to a local shop and have them do it
lol i saw a video of some how the spring shot off and it flew all the way across the shop
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Lol those springs have enough force to kill someone if it hits them right.
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Originally Posted by babbage1109
If you do cut I make sure the spring is compressed with a compressor so it doesn't shoot out. Lol. Or take it to a local shop and have them do it
Left the spring compressor on and cut the nut off with an air chisel. Took time, but worked.

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Good deal. Glad it went well. I get to tackle mine in the next few months
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