Shock removal

[boozewz]

Rookie wrencher here so looking for some expert to chime in...Having trouble removing the front shocks on my 76 wagon. When I try to loosen the shock nut, it turns the shock. We used clamps to hold the shock in place, but the torque of the nut is too much for the clamp to be effective.

Whats the easiest way to remove it?

 

[Estancio]

Spray some penetrating oil on the nut/top threads and let it soak overnight. There should be flattened sides on the top shaft to grab with vise grips. Or use vise grips on the chromed shaft.
Heat helps as well, such as a small propane torch. Hope you aren't reusing the shocks, as they may be come damaged in the removal process. Take care with torches around fuel and flammable materials!

 

[Josie'sLandCruiser]

Hi All:

X 2 what Estancio wrote.

Regards,

Alan

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Spray some penetrating oil on the nut/top threads and let it soak overnight.

There should be flattened sides on the top shaft to grab with vise grips. Or use vise grips on the chromed shaft.

Heat helps as well, such as a small propane torch. Hope you aren't reusing the shocks, as they may be come damaged in the removal process. Take care with torches around fuel and flammable materials!

 

[boozewz]

Thanks guys will give it a crack!