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55 NC Clipper

Rear Shock Removal

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I am in the process of removing the rear shocks, I was just wondering if there were any old wise tricks to get them out, there isn't much clearance for the top and and the shaft of the shock always seems to spin. Any old tricks

Thanks
Bill

Posted on: 2013/6/25 17:31

R H

Re: Rear Shock Removal

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using deep socket,?

next open end box,,,,,,,,and turn the shock,,

next... battle down,,,,,

the upper stud is connected to the shock,

if stud is loose then break it off,,

Posted on: 2013/6/25 17:56

Riki

Randy Berger

Re: Rear Shock Removal

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I don't understand the problem?
You can slide an open end or box end wrench over the nut and then turn the top of the shock till it is completely free of the nut. Pull the shock down and remove the hugnut on the bottom.

Posted on: 2013/6/25 18:54

55 NC Clipper

Re: Rear Shock Removal

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Sorry, should have been more specific, when you turn the wrench the whole shaft turns, you have to use a 1/4 in wrench on the top boxed end of the shock to hold it still, I am just having trouble with the small amount of room up there. to make it worse they are coil overs so I cannot get a pipe wrench on the shaft to hold it.

Posted on: 2013/6/25 19:40

55 NC Clipper

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Posted on: 2013/6/25 19:40

HH56

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Is there enough room between the spring coils for a pair of vise grips -- maybe the needlenose jaw type. How about a ratchet wrench or gearwrench on the top nut or is there not enough room to swing the wrench at all

Posted on: 2013/6/25 19:46

Howard

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Can you remove the coil-overs from the bottom?
If so, you can grasp the upper body of the shock to turn it. You shouldn't need to turn the shaft, just turn the upper body as the shaft is fixed to the upper body.
I just replaced mine yesterday.

Posted on: 2013/6/25 19:50