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Old Jan 15, 2012 | 04:13 PM
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Front shock removal

I am trying to replace my front shocks I put a pair of vice grips on but the thing kept spinning. I can't seem to get the top bolt off. Anyone have anyother ideas beside cutting them.

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Old Jan 15, 2012 | 04:26 PM
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If I can't get 'em to spin off with my impact I cut 'em off.
 
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Old Jan 16, 2012 | 09:16 PM
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Got a year???

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Old Jan 18, 2012 | 12:46 AM
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the top of the shaft that the nut goes on should be shaped so you can get a wrench on it to keep it from turning.
 
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Old Jan 18, 2012 | 12:36 PM
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If it's for a Gen III, that nut doesn't need to be removed; that's why I asked for a year.

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