Getting old shocks off
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Getting old shocks off
I have an 1980 Bronco and I need to repalce the shocks. The shocks on the machine arre not original, but it looks as if they have been on there a LONG time; they are rusted and several are oozing oil.
I really don't want to pay the local wrench jockeys $15-$20 per shock to install the new shocks. I want to do it myself if the grief factor isn't too bad.
My concern is the front quad shocks. While I am not worried about cracking loose the bottom nuts, what about the top? Doesn't look as though there is a lot of room to get good leverage and I don't own a cutting torch to cut them off. Any suggestions for making the job any easier?
I assume I could douse the nuts and threas with penetrating oil for a week or so before I attempt the job?
Thanks guys!
I really don't want to pay the local wrench jockeys $15-$20 per shock to install the new shocks. I want to do it myself if the grief factor isn't too bad.
My concern is the front quad shocks. While I am not worried about cracking loose the bottom nuts, what about the top? Doesn't look as though there is a lot of room to get good leverage and I don't own a cutting torch to cut them off. Any suggestions for making the job any easier?
I assume I could douse the nuts and threas with penetrating oil for a week or so before I attempt the job?
Thanks guys!
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that's your best bet tombob, douse everything with a good penetrating spray a couple times, the stuff really works great, I've used Marvel super spray and PB blaster and they both work great, I did my truck shocks awhile back w/ quad's on front and they came off pretty easy...
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Mine were like yours. I either twisted until the top bolt broke or you can just cut the shock on the underside of the tower. (Don't cut into the hydraulic part, cut through the bushing and you will be cutting throught the bolt at the same time.) Hope that made sense.
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I replaced mine a few weeks ago... was able to put a box end on the lower nut and was able to "feel" my way with a socket on the top nut.
For me the bigger problem was braking loose the the nut and bolt on the bottom of the shock.
For me the bigger problem was braking loose the the nut and bolt on the bottom of the shock.
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Originally Posted by tombob
I have an 1980 Bronco and I need to repalce the shocks. The shocks on the machine arre not original, but it looks as if they have been on there a LONG time; they are rusted and several are oozing oil.
I really don't want to pay the local wrench jockeys $15-$20 per shock to install the new shocks. I want to do it myself if the grief factor isn't too bad. Thanks guys!
I really don't want to pay the local wrench jockeys $15-$20 per shock to install the new shocks. I want to do it myself if the grief factor isn't too bad. Thanks guys!
Should the shocks be extended or compressed for easiest installation ??
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What's the correct way to support the vehicle when changing shocks ??
Should the shocks be extended or compressed for easiest installation ??
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