Cannot remove Tough Dog Rear Shock 45mm (Passenger side) (1 Viewer)

[KraziAzn]

So I was able to get the driver side off no problem. But I cannot remove the passenger side. I'm able to reach the top nut, I grip the black dust shield to hold onto the shock and turn the nut, the dust shield is spinning freely from the shock. Any idea of how I can grip the shock beside the dust shield?
Updated Pic. What is a good tool to hold the stud while I turn the nut? (11/12mm wrench is either too big or too small.)

 

[TheForger]

Look at the top of the shock - isn't there a way to put a box end wrench on the stud to stop it from turning? I may be wrong but I thought I saw that on my 45mm TD's...

 

[l3n0x]

Ratcheting spanner on the big nut & a small open ended spanner (maybe 10mm) on the stud above the nut to hold it in place. It's the funnest job on an LC

 

[cmck]

I agree on ratchet spanner and I took out the spare and reached up over the axle. Some folks have drilled a socket sized hole from the top and then put in a cap. I have a full storage platform so that’s not for me.

 

[KraziAzn]

Look at the top of the shock - isn't there a way to put a box end wrench on the stud to stop it from turning? I may be wrong but I thought I saw that on my 45mm TD's...

You're right, I just noticed it. What tool should I use to hold the top? I tried using a box wrench, 11MM was too small, 12mm was too big.

 

[TheForger]

You're right, I just noticed it. What tool should I use to hold the top? I tried using a box wrench, 11MM was too small, 12mm was too big.

Use imperial, try 7/16" or a pair of large vise grips locked closed and pushed up against a frame rail or something to keep it from spinning

 

[MongooseGA]

You're right, I just noticed it. What tool should I use to hold the top? I tried using a box wrench, 11MM was too small, 12mm was too big.

11.5mm obviously!

I've used a beefy vice grip with success before. That, or a friend with giant hands to help hold the shock body still. Or what was just suggested, break out the 'American' sizes and give that a shot.

 

[CruiseLanderAZ]

Had similar dilemma with Ironman foam cell pro, used a small open end wrench

 

[l3n0x]

Open ended is the key.

 

[97 AZ LC]

Large vice grips, really tight.

 

[skhochay]

use Straight Pipe Wrench grab the chock with it and use the wrench on top nut

 

[l3n0x]

use Straight Pipe Wrench grab the chock with it and use the wrench on top nut

This tools is not suitable for this shock.

 

[CruiseLanderAZ]

This tools is not suitable for this shock.

you'll have to shrink it to about 5x

 

[skhochay]

This tools is not suitable for this shock.

does it have plastic cover not solid metal?

 

[skhochay]

plan Z I have seen how the dealer deals with it , that if you no longer need the old shock , dealer use a saw to cut off the entire head pin , but first remove ABS harness as it goes very close to the cutting area on the passenger site

 

[l3n0x]

does it have plastic cover not solid metal?

Yep

 

[kruisinkid]

6" Crescent (adjustable) wrench if vice or open end doesnt work

 

[I Lean]

I cut through my shock shaft, midway between the top mount and the shock body somewhere. Then welded a nut onto the newly exposed end of shaft, and used an impact wrench to spin it off easily. (with a wrench on the top nut as usual)

 

[AimCOtaco]

I used the saws-all/optometrist method to remove my rear shocks and then get the shaft frag out of my eye. Fun indeed, more fun with goggles!

 

[KraziAzn]

So I removed the spare as some of you suggested. This freed up ALOT of space. I was able to get a better angle of the shock. I bought a large pair of vise grip. I was able to break the nut loose without damaging the shock or cutting a hole in the body.
Thanks for everyone input.