Replacing front shocks - top bolt

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Sep 29, 2009 | 09:09 AM

Greenlawnracing

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Replacing front shocks - top bolt

Is there a trick to getting it off? It took me forever to get one off last night using a 19mm wrench. Very tight fit, and the threads are really long. I didn't see any way to get a deep well socket and a ratchet in there due to the inner fender. Am I missing something?

I was going to try a ratcheting wrench tonight on the other side.

Not sure if it makes any difference, but my truck is 2WD.

Sep 29, 2009 | 12:52 PM

miller_feed

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Spray it with PB-BLASTER, and let it set a while. That is some good stuff.

Sep 29, 2009 | 02:07 PM

Greenlawnracing

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its not that its too tight, the issue is fitting a socket in there.

Sep 29, 2009 | 03:39 PM

Workin4ALivin

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I just did mine. Its a 4wd, but has coil springs. I just used a wrench to break it free then used my fingers.

Sep 29, 2009 | 04:51 PM

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Carefully cut the exposed top threads off with a sawzall, it then allows you to get a standard socket/wrench over the top without having to use a deep well socket.

Sep 29, 2009 | 08:18 PM

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I use a ratcheting wrench whenever I do them... these studs are a PITA.

Sep 29, 2009 | 08:29 PM

Eng1Driver

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I used a Sawzall and cut the whole bolt and stud off. The problem you run into using a socket is you end up spinning the whole rod in the shock and never loosen the bolt any.