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1937 120 Shock link removal
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I am trying to remove the shock links, but they seem to be "stuck" in the arm extension from the Shock Absorber. they do not look to be threaded, based on the new ones, but not sure if they are tapered? You can see from the picture the rod on the shock link is off, thus the need for the replacement. I don't want to force the removal and break something inadvertently. Any suggestion or advice would be much appreciated.

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Posted on: 2023/10/23 13:20
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Re: 1937 120 Shock link removal
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On my 1932 they were tapered. I used a small gear puller.

Posted on: 2023/10/23 14:21
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Re: 1937 120 Shock link removal
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I removed mine similar to removing the tie rod ends. By using a gear puller to load tension on the link end I then used a dolly on one side of the shock arm and struck the other side with a ball peen hammer. This causes the hole in the shock arm to deform for an instant and release the morse taper fit.
In your case the link end is without a purchase point to attach a puller, so you may be able to substitute a set of vise grips to allow the puller to exert the tension, or the general manager (wife) could place a pry bar on the vise grips instead of a puller. Either way, the striking of the hammer blow will release the pins grip.
Good luck!
Bob J.

Posted on: 2023/10/23 15:00
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Re: 1937 120 Shock link removal
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Thanks all. I was able to negotiate with a gear puller and pop them out! Thank you!!

Posted on: 2023/10/23 17:00
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