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Old Jul 22, 2005 | 11:53 AM
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Coil Spring and shock removal

Hi guys,

Frig what size is the retaining nut that holds the coil spring to the base? I can't find the right size at all. Its been 2 days of trying to figure this out and its beginning to frustrate me. Also if say i broke a bolt off in the bottom shock holder what is the best way to get that bolt out. I tried a torch. There isn't much to hold on to.
 
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Old Jul 22, 2005 | 12:39 PM
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anybody? I need to go finish this. It doesn't say anything in the haynes manual.
 
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Old Jul 22, 2005 | 01:02 PM
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I'm not much help but it's over an inch. I think an inch and an eight or else a sixteenth
 
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tried that tho. i think its metric.
 
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I got it out using a torch. But the threaded part is kinda bent over. I don't know why it is but should i just put a new nut on there and put it all back together or try to bend it back? Bending it back makes it weaker i know.
 
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Old Jul 22, 2005 | 06:25 PM
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I got it out using a torch. But the threaded part is kinda bent over. I don't know why it is but should i just put a new nut on there and put it all back together or try to bend it back? Bending it back makes it weaker i know.
 
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