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Old Jul 2, 2012 | 09:27 AM
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shocks question

ok this is the worst newb question ever
but i bought new replacement shox and cant seem to figure out how to get my rachet in there to get the top nut off

the top stud is long, and with the inner wheel well, i dont have enough room to get a socket on there

i could use old school wrench but that would take a month of sundays

should i cut the inner well to gain appropriate access?

i dont have power tools and dont see access from hood comp either..
 
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Old Jul 2, 2012 | 09:35 AM
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Use the wrench. Same thing had to be done on my passenger side due to the a/c compressor in the way. It takes longer but not more than 3, maybe 4 minutes.
 
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Old Jul 2, 2012 | 09:38 AM
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PB blaster on the nuts/bolts and a set of these makes quick work of the shocks:

 
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Old Jul 2, 2012 | 09:44 AM
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I got the passenger side ok w/ a socket and extension and holding my mouth just right but the drivers side needed a couple swivels and extensions to get maneuvered in there. I don't think there's room for anything but a stubby wrench on either one.
 
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Old Jul 2, 2012 | 09:50 AM
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thanks all!!

yea i gotta get me some of them rachet wrenches make life easier
 
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Old Jul 2, 2012 | 06:34 PM
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I cut the shock bolt off with a sawzall just above the nut then just used a wrench to get it off. Takes half the time.
 
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