JarvisW

I bought replacements, and can see how they go on, but I can't see how the OEM ones come off!?

Helms and Chiltons both say I have a different type than I do. I have the ones listed at Majestic:



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So, can I pop the stay's socket off the ball, or is this one piece and I have to buy OEM for 2x the price?

Thanks!

cheggie

In general, you must pry a lock loose that retains the end of the support onto a ball-stud. You can probably see them on the replacements - a silver band, right? There is an equivalent on the oe supports, but it may look different. They are usually designed to be released with a small flat blade screwdriver - it's hard to say without a detail picture of yours!

There are several designs for the retainers, many of them are interchangeable.

JarvisW

Well, I looked for those, and they seem to be factory pressed in or something.

I can take a pic tomorrow.

Worse comes to worse, i can spend a couple hours with a dremil tool and cutting wheels to "loosen" them from the OEMs lol

BUT!!! I'd Rather do it the right way!!

JarvisW

Ok, as you can see, they seem pressed in.. So, Cut with dremil, or is there a way to press them out like a bearing?

grumblemarc

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See that dimple in the second pic? That's probably what you are looking for.

JarvisW

Ok, but I think thats to hold it to the shock. I'll check in a bit...