Let me know how that Tekton wrench work out for ya! I been wanting to own a set wrench with flex head. Tekton do get a bunch of good reviews at Amazon and Garage Journal forum.
Just ordered 4 new shocks....what tools do I need?
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Let me know how that Tekton wrench work out for ya! I been wanting to own a set wrench with flex head. Tekton do get a bunch of good reviews at Amazon and Garage Journal forum.
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Tekton wrench worked perfectly. Well worth the $14!!!
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Got it all done this evening.
I do not see what all the fuss is about with the rears. The passenger side was a little difficult because of the exhaust, but other than that it wasn't a big deal.
Get a pipe wrench tight on the shock. Put the wrench on the nut. Turn the shock with the pipe wrench until the wrench is pushed up against something. Crank the pipe wrench. Voila. Easy.
I did take the spare out to complete. I also took all the wheels off. Impact made quick work of all the lug nuts.
Goes to show you that the right tools make all the difference
I do not see what all the fuss is about with the rears. The passenger side was a little difficult because of the exhaust, but other than that it wasn't a big deal.
Get a pipe wrench tight on the shock. Put the wrench on the nut. Turn the shock with the pipe wrench until the wrench is pushed up against something. Crank the pipe wrench. Voila. Easy.
I did take the spare out to complete. I also took all the wheels off. Impact made quick work of all the lug nuts.
Goes to show you that the right tools make all the difference
Replacing shocks today. Using the flex head 22mm wrench and a strap wrench. Not too bad except for one of the rear shock bottom bolts does not want to budge, even with an impact gun on it. Soaked it with Wd40 but nothing. Letting it soak overnight and try it again tomorrow.
Any ideas on how to get that bolt free? The obvious answer is a bigger impact gun or take it to a garage. I don't want to let that bolt make me admit defeat!
I'm putting anti-seize on the bolt threads as I put them back in.
Any ideas on how to get that bolt free? The obvious answer is a bigger impact gun or take it to a garage. I don't want to let that bolt make me admit defeat!
I'm putting anti-seize on the bolt threads as I put them back in.
I'm curious, how does the Sawzall method work? Where exactly are you supposed to cut?
Trunk Monkey
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Careful getting too jiggy with an impact on that lower bolt, you don't want to break the head off and end up having to drill/tap/etc. Heat and penetrating oil.
For the sawzall you just cut across the top of the mount, cutting the nut off.
For the sawzall you just cut across the top of the mount, cutting the nut off.
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I've had this question come up on the past few lifts I've sold.
J
- Drop the spare
- If the top nut is not rusted they should come off without too much of an issue. Sawzall the nut off if rusted up.
- Remove and install shock
- I use KoprKote on the threads
- Tighten to spec
J
Right. The worst would be to twist the head off. Thought of using a map torch for some heat. Something better than wd40 I can get at Home Depot?
Use PB blaster. It's available everywhere. And more of a penetrating oil than wd40. And try a 1/2" breaker bar on the lower nut
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Yep, breaker bar and PB Blaster.
I used an impact and it came right out.
I used an impact and it came right out.
To clarify on the sawzall method for the rears- you cut right through the lower cushion. Spray with water as you saw to reduce that smoky rubber mess.
There is almost no way to cut off the nut so the lower cushion accomplishes the same goal in a much more accessible area.
There is almost no way to cut off the nut so the lower cushion accomplishes the same goal in a much more accessible area.
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I think the sawzall method is a bit overboard. Honestly, take your flex head wrench, get it on the top bolt, get a pipe wrench and yank on the shock and it will come right off.
Yep. PB blaster and a breaker bar and it came right out.
PB is my new best friend!
Dear WD40, it's not working between us. Get your can out of here!
Couldn't get the lower bolt/nut free on one of the fronts, even with an impact. The knucklehead that installed the last set of shocks put the nut on the back, rather than on the front where one could actually access it. Just soaking it in PB for a couple of days and will try again. Oh well, got three of the four changed out.
Things you find when you wrench on you own truck.
Things you find when you wrench on you own truck.
re_guderian
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pretty sure that's the correct orientation, with the nut in the back. The OEM nut shouldn't rotate due to the ridges on its face. Turn the bolt from the front. More solvent...
i just went in and replaced my shocks in the rear used and adjustable wrench and a 19mm to hold the bottom from moving
I'm getting lined up to get the airbag module recall work done at Toyota of Dallas soon. I'll have them change out the shock then.
