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Strip Allen Key Hole on Shock

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Old Oct 17, 2004 | 11:24 PM
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Default Strip Allen Key Hole on Shock

Hey,
I was changing my stock spring to aftermarket, but then i strip the allen key hole on the rear shock a little bit. I dont want to strip it some more and that why I need help on removing the spring. Is there anyway to remove the spring beside bringing it to the shop or buying new shock. Thanks for any help giving
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Old Oct 17, 2004 | 11:27 PM
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Default Re: Strip Allen Key Hole on Shock (dabiddan)

Had that problem. Since it was only a stock strut I just sawed that bitch off. My friend had the problem too, but he took it to his mechanic and he put it on a spring compressor and used an impact wrench and it came off. His strut was still in working order.
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Old Oct 17, 2004 | 11:29 PM
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Default Re: Strip Allen Key Hole on Shock (dabiddan)

You have a few options:

1) use the right SIZE allen key ( if u stripped it .. it means u were not usign the right size.. it should be VERY snug)
2) use air tools and an impact gun
3) get a rom rubber r leather anda vise grip... put wrap over the strut rod ( make sure not to scratch it ) and vice grip it.. and ratched off the nut.

BNumber 2 is easies way if u have them !! just carfull when they shoot off.. hahahh
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