Removing Rear shocks issue

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Jul 24, 2010 | 02:44 PM

78ford351m

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Removing Rear shocks issue

Bottom bolt is stuck. Is there a trick in getting this bad boy out?

Jul 24, 2010 | 03:03 PM

Nick_Good

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Sawzall it off. It's going to be the easiest way.
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Jul 24, 2010 | 03:23 PM

78ford351m

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There is nothing to cut. I have the nut off. Just need the bolt out

Jul 24, 2010 | 03:54 PM

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Try a BFH!!!!

Jul 24, 2010 | 04:00 PM

Diesel_Brad

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The bolt is seized inside the steel bushing. If a couple of swings with BFH will not move it then you will have to cut the bolt off and replace it with a new one

Jul 24, 2010 | 05:00 PM

78ford351m

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Thanks for the tips. I'll get that a shot. I have the nut off and pounding isn't budging it. You mean cut the head off the bolt? I guess I don't see what good that would do. Maybe I'll just keep pounding LOL

Jul 24, 2010 | 05:29 PM

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Soak it with some WD or PB really good, let it sit for a few hours or even overnight. Use a little propane torch and heat the bolt. Proceed with the BFH and maybe a punch.

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Jul 24, 2010 | 09:07 PM

Diesel_Brad

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Originally Posted by 78ford351m

If you cut the head and the tail of the bolt off, spread the mount slightly the shock will come right out.

OR.... you cut between the shock bushing and the shock mount, then the shock falls out but you have to deal with burning rubber

Jul 24, 2010 | 09:16 PM

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thefordlane

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I preffer the gas axe(torch) but ya have to have a steady hand.

Jul 25, 2010 | 09:27 AM

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Your hammer isn't big enough obviously. I just did mine and it took lots of PB and a 3 pound sledge hitting it at least 20 times before mine broke loose. Keep swinging!

+1, couldn't have said it better myself!

Jul 25, 2010 | 12:36 PM

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Try alternating heat and ice cold on the bolt for 4 or 5 cycles, then pb blast it, let it set and then use the BFH.

The alternating hot and colt cycles cause it to expand and contract rapidly which breaks loose the rust somewhat allowing the pb blaster to get into the space.

Jul 25, 2010 | 01:25 PM

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BFH and lots of swings, if that doesnt work then you need to get a bigger BFH

Jul 25, 2010 | 04:07 PM

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utahconcealer

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I agree w/ the heat / cold thing. Those cans of compressed air if held upside down will spray out the chemical and freeze it...maybe freeze it w/ that, then torch it, and repeat a few times?