Rear Upper Shock Mount stripped
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Rear Upper Shock Mount stripped
I am trying to replace the shocks on my 03 f 250. I got all of them done except the right rear.
If you look at the rear shock, the lower part of the shock has a bolt and nut that go through two tabs and the shock. The upper part of the shock mounts over a stud and is held in place with a nut. The previous owner must have stripped out the nut when putting the shocks on, now I cant remove the nut to get the shock off.
Any suggestions on how to get the stripped nut off the stud, and what to do when I get it off to mount the new shock on .
If you look at the rear shock, the lower part of the shock has a bolt and nut that go through two tabs and the shock. The upper part of the shock mounts over a stud and is held in place with a nut. The previous owner must have stripped out the nut when putting the shocks on, now I cant remove the nut to get the shock off.
Any suggestions on how to get the stripped nut off the stud, and what to do when I get it off to mount the new shock on .
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You've got to hold the 'stud' with pliers or a wrench, otherwise the shock shaft just spins when you attempt to loosen the nut. If you can see the top of the stud/shaft, above the nut and threads, there should be a threadless portion with a flat spot on either side. This spot is meant for a small open ended wrench, adjustable, or vice grips. Or since you are replacing the shocks anyways, you could always just grab the shock shaft itself with vicegrips.
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That is not the type of shocks that I have. The shocks I have are the type that have eyes on both ends. The bottom eye mounts between two tabs on the axle housing, the top eye slides over a stub shaft mounted to the frame rail, you slide the eye over this stud and hold it on the frame with a nut, this nut is what is the problem.
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Ohhh I gotcha. My only suggestion would be to soak the thing in PB Blaster then use one of these: Craftsman Bolt-Out 5 pc. Damaged Bolt/Nut Remover Set - Model 52061 at Sears.com
I've had success using a stud puller as well. Sometimes if accessibility is a concern it may not fit though.
I've had success using a stud puller as well. Sometimes if accessibility is a concern it may not fit though.
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