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 Anthiron
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| posted on September 24th, 2011 at 04:45 PM |
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How to remove the rear shock tower body bolts?
As the subject states I am currently removing the body from my Baja and am wondering the easiest way to remove the 2 rear shock tower body bolts? It
is a very awkward position.
Nicko
62/60 model bug eye baja bug, (Full Build in Progress)
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| posted on September 24th, 2011 at 05:31 PM |
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a socket with an extension bar and swivel joint,
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| posted on September 24th, 2011 at 05:53 PM |
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Nick, give them a good soaking of wd40 or similar overnight first as they will be more than likley seized to start with and if you have access to some
heat even if it's just a butane torch heat up up the surounding area of the cast shock tower and couple to ring openenders together for good leverage
, ie the ring end of first spanner on bolt head and another large ring spanner 90* to the first hooked over the open end of the first spanner
Being cast just don't put to much heat into it as it will become brittle .
Don't let body work get in the way of real suspension travel
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Anthiron
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| posted on September 24th, 2011 at 06:14 PM |
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Thanks guys.
Yeah i have access to a blow torch Andrew so i will give it some heat.
I have been soaking them for 2 days now in WD40, It is very awkward get a spanner on with the wheel and tyre still on the car. I am worried that with
them removed the force needed to crack them will knock the car off the jackstands.
I will give it another go tomorrow
Most of the other body bolts came out well. I snapped 1 which i thought was a fair result considering the time they have been in there.
Nicko
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1979 Yamaha RX125 Two Stroke tracker project.
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| posted on September 24th, 2011 at 06:20 PM |
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Just take of the wheel where your working especially if you start using heat as heat and inflated tyres don't mix well if you want to keep your head
where it is
Don't let body work get in the way of real suspension travel
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Anthiron
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| posted on September 24th, 2011 at 06:34 PM |
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ha ha good point Andrew
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1974 Chevrolet Luv
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1979 Yamaha RX125 Two Stroke tracker project.
2004 Harley Davidson Sportster XL Custom
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| posted on September 24th, 2011 at 06:41 PM |
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if you are worried about it slipping off the stands ,chuck your tyre underneath as an extra precaution ,then if it does slip it lands on your tyre
which keeps it off the ground ,so its able to be re-jacked up
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| posted on September 24th, 2011 at 06:55 PM |
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Bud it shouldnt be too hard, i have done more than three cars and each was no issue. Have you trid a ring spanner with small movements or a short
extension, both methods have worked for me. If you have the right sized ring spanner, set the spanner and give it a good hard crack with a hide hammer
or similar.
Good luck
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Anthiron
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| posted on September 25th, 2011 at 05:58 PM |
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Got them both today. They were very stuck but i few taps with the BFH + Heat + WD40 got them out.
Thanks for the suggestions guys.
Hopefully will life body off the pan tomorrow.
Nicko
62/60 model bug eye baja bug, (Full Build in Progress)
1974 Chevrolet Luv
1970 MK2 Ford Cortina GT
1979 Yamaha RX125 Two Stroke tracker project.
2004 Harley Davidson Sportster XL Custom
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