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Post by jpele21 on Sept 29, 2013 19:11:36 GMT -5
I just got under the MS to replace the rear shocks and found that I have one hell of a time reaching the top bolt on the driver side. Are you guys getting a socket on that bolt or just getting an box wrench on it. Bottoms are stuck on like hell....**** I feel like I'm going to sheer the bolt right off....I tried shooting it with some penetrating oil and giving it a few whacks to loosen it up a bit...but she is a tough one. Any suggestions?
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Post by bdmontero on Sept 29, 2013 19:49:37 GMT -5
I used a wire brush to clean up the areas. I sprayed oil on both the bolts and let it sit a few days. I used an impact screwdriver and whacked it once. After that I was able to loosen it with a 3/8's ratchet.
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Post by flipflop on Oct 29, 2013 13:38:34 GMT -5
You probably are already, but make sure you jack up the body of the truck independently. It should raise a few inches to give you proper clearance.
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Post by Montero-3.5XS on Aug 24, 2014 12:59:21 GMT -5
What size nut is on the bottom of the rear shock mounts?
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Post by jpele21 on Aug 28, 2014 19:30:39 GMT -5
I'm traveling right now...but if you don't find out by Saturday, let me know..and I'll post when I can throw a socket on the bolt. The fronts are 18mm but I believe the backs are quite a bit higher. You might need an impact wrench to get them off too. Those bolts are up near 200 ft-lbs of torque on them and you will strain every muscle in the world trying to get them off. I ended up buying a big kobalt electric impact wrench for the job.....even after a bit of a penetrating oil it still was on there good.
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Post by jpele21 on Aug 31, 2014 4:15:13 GMT -5
24mm is fitting on my rear
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Post by Montero-3.5XS on Aug 31, 2014 11:08:08 GMT -5
Thanks man, appreciate it!
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Post by jpele21 on Aug 31, 2014 23:49:10 GMT -5
I don't have a 23mm handy to see if I can get it on a bit more snug...but the 24mm is holding without too much play.
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Post by jay4x4 on Sept 20, 2014 14:58:40 GMT -5
Oh man that thing is a pain. I ended up bending the metal in the wheel well to get a better grip, not by much, give it a try, bends back pretty easy.
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Post by bdmontero on Sept 20, 2014 20:08:39 GMT -5
Or use a 1/2 impact and some rust buster spray.;D
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Post by jay4x4 on Sept 20, 2014 22:25:26 GMT -5
Or use a 1/2 impact and some rust buster spray.;D Sent from my SM-N900V using proboards Sent Not sure if it's the same? Can you get an impact up there? On mine (coil sprung) I could barely for my hands in let alone a ratchet lol |
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Post by bdmontero on Sept 21, 2014 23:10:55 GMT -5
I sprayed mine with that rust buster crap. Let it soak for three or four days and then went at it with a breaker bar if I remember correctly. I also used a wire brush to clean off the debris first. Try heating it up(not too much!) And hitting it lightly with a plastic mallet. Although I have leaf springs and shocks on the rear;D
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Post by jpele21 on Sept 23, 2014 13:59:55 GMT -5
I didn't have much problem with the top mount bolts on the rears but I did with the lower. I needed the 1/2 in impact to spin them off. I thought I was strong enough to muscle them off, but I surely was not....haha
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Post by jay4x4 on Sept 27, 2014 23:08:30 GMT -5
Think leafs and coils makes a big difference. Because man there is no room at all in there, but my bottoms were cake.
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Post by jpele21 on Mar 13, 2015 17:20:32 GMT -5
The coil is tight as heck...you have to get creative to reach
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