Quick update: went through two locking pliers on the shaft that would not grip enough despite grinding.
An impact torx bit did a good job with the pass through wrench until it snapped leaving the bit head stuck in the shaft.
Rear shocks top nut
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I hate when that happens. Time for gas axe (AKA cutting torch)?
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I am thinking of drilling into the nut. Start small, get bigger and then blow off the nut with a chisel.
I am afraid I am past drilling the shaft, because now there is a hardened steel bit stuck in it
I am afraid I am past drilling the shaft, because now there is a hardened steel bit stuck in it
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- If you carefully apply heat (propane torch set at low) and point straight to the nut for 1 min, then spray with
PB Blaster and let is soak, then turn it.
- If you mess up the shock mount (the round piece), let me know, I have 2 gently used shock mounts in excellent condition, I can ship them to you.
- If you look at the link I posted above, you will see the vise-grips trick...
PB Blaster and let is soak, then turn it.
- If you mess up the shock mount (the round piece), let me know, I have 2 gently used shock mounts in excellent condition, I can ship them to you.
- If you look at the link I posted above, you will see the vise-grips trick...
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Yessss, it’s loose. Used a tie down strap to keep the self tightening Knipex in place. Seriously, get one, mine is 20 years old, bites as new.
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Hi, Putting it all back together. I asked FCP for the torque specs. According to that sheet the top nut just needs 18 Ft Lb. Is that correct? Seems pretty low.
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I hate to abuse good tools, but sometimes it is the only way. Glad you got it apart.
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The Fleet:
Volvo: 2001 V70 T5, 1986 244DL, 1983 245DL, 1975 245DL, 1959 PV544, multiple Volvo parts cars.
Mercedes: 2001 E320, 1973 280, 1974 280C, 1989 300E, 1988 300TE, 1979 300TD, parts cars.
2009 Smart Passion
Ford: 1977 F350, 1964 F150 (2), 1938 Tudor Sedan
Farmall tractors: 1956 400 Diesel, 1946 A
And others.
Volvo: 2001 V70 T5, 1986 244DL, 1983 245DL, 1975 245DL, 1959 PV544, multiple Volvo parts cars.
Mercedes: 2001 E320, 1973 280, 1974 280C, 1989 300E, 1988 300TE, 1979 300TD, parts cars.
2009 Smart Passion
Ford: 1977 F350, 1964 F150 (2), 1938 Tudor Sedan
Farmall tractors: 1956 400 Diesel, 1946 A
And others.
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Thank you!
So it is the strut center shaft. I assumed it is the upper shock mounting.
So it is the strut center shaft. I assumed it is the upper shock mounting.
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