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Old 08-11-2005, 06:14 PM
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Hi, i'm installing new springs and shocks and i can't seem to find an easy way to remove the self locking nut on top of the spring/shock assmebly. does anyone have tips on removing it?
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Impact. If you can't do that get a big breaker bar and break it loose while it is still in the car.
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alrighty, thanks.
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have u tried an allen key and a wrench?
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Jdmtuned &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">have u tried an allen key and a wrench?</TD></TR></TABLE>

If you don't have air tools then this is how you have to do it.
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retarded friend stripped the allen wrench part. i guess i'll try an get an an impact wrench off a friend and use vise grips on the stock shock.


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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by kevoweb &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">retarded friend stripped the allen wrench part. i guess i'll try an get an an impact wrench off a friend and use vise grips on the stock shock.


Modified by kevoweb at 8:37 PM 8/11/2005</TD></TR></TABLE>


yeah, vice grips if the dust boot isn't on... btw, try and wrap a rag around the shaft, you dont want it scratched
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