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Shock Removal?

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by wreckless123, Sep 7, 2006.

  1. Sep 7, 2006
    wreckless123

    wreckless123 Member

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    Well my lift showed up today so I sprayed down the shock mount bolts because those are the only ones that I will need. On the first turn the bottom bolt went snap! I really dont want this to happen on the top ones, besides heat is there any other tips you guys may have to offer? The tops dont look any better and I am guessing I would have to remove the whole front end to get new mounts welded on!

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    wreckless123, Sep 7, 2006
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  2. Sep 7, 2006
    Txjake

    Txjake I wrenched with Sparky

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    Use a nut buster to get the old nut off, then use a thread chaser to clean up the stud.
     
    Txjake, Sep 7, 2006
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  3. Sep 7, 2006
    wreckless123

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    OK, I will bite.... Whats a nut buster?:oops:
     
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    Vanguard

    Vanguard Take Off! Staff Member

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    nut splitter. might try an impact if you have one.
     
    Vanguard, Sep 7, 2006
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    wreckless123

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    I have to say, everyone should Google "Nut Buster" its quite entertaining!! All that and I still dont know what a nut buster tool is.R)
     
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    Chuck

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    I would try to tighten the nut first to break the rust, then loosen.
     
    Chuck, Sep 7, 2006
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    SIDSCJ

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    Looks like a heavy duty c-clamp. One end has a flat area to place on the nut, other end has an anvil/chisel point on the screw. Place on the nut,tighten up, really tighten it up,BANG, splits the nut so you can remove it.
     
    SIDSCJ, Sep 7, 2006
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    sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

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  9. Sep 11, 2006
    wreckless123

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    Man, you guys were right. What an awesome tool! I had both front shocks off in 10 minutes. Its amazing that such a usefull tool it is and how many parts stores have never heard of one..R)
     
    wreckless123, Sep 11, 2006
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