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chevy shocks


Sent to Car Experts April 17, 2005 1:42 p.m.
how to remove top front shock mounts on 89 astro van with coil springs in the way of of getting a pipe wrench on shock shaft and rusty top nuts ????
Customer (name blocked for privacy)
Status: Closed   Value: $5   
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April 17, 2005 1:48 p.m. (6 minutes and 29 seconds later) 		REPLIED Check Mark
 There are 2 ways. the one I like requires a 1/2" impact gun. I put a dep socket on it and keep bursting the trigger and it will work off. The other way is with a box wrench and the special socket that fits the top if the shock stem. You can hold the stem with that special socket and turn the nut with a box wrench.
PictureTech501  -- Auto Service Technician -- 96% Positive Feedback on 739 Car Accepts
38 years exp, ASE Mastertech with L1 Advanced Engine performance
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Sent April 17, 2005 2:30 p.m. (42 minutes and 3 seconds later)
IMPACT WON'T FIT AIR RACHET WON'T WORK EITHER AND TOP THREDS ARE STRIPPED
Customer (name blocked for privacy)
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April 17, 2005 2:50 p.m. (20 minutes and 5 seconds later) 		REPLIED Check Mark
 Well, that leaves you basically one option, cut it off with the torch or a cut off wheel. They make a tool called a "nut cracker" that actually splits the nut. That may help you also.
PictureTech501  -- Auto Service Technician -- 96% Positive Feedback on 739 Car Accepts
38 years exp, ASE Mastertech with L1 Advanced Engine performance
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Sent April 17, 2005 2:58 p.m. (7 minutes and 25 seconds later)
I don't have torch and can't get cut wheel or nut splitter down in there.It's about six or seven inches down inside there.
Customer (name blocked for privacy)
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April 17, 2005 3:09 p.m. (11 minutes and 6 seconds later) 		REPLIED Check Mark
 I'm not a magician, just telling you what your options are. If you can't use any of those options, a tow truck and repair bill are in the future for you.
PictureTech501  -- Auto Service Technician -- 96% Positive Feedback on 739 Car Accepts
38 years exp, ASE Mastertech with L1 Advanced Engine performance
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Sent April 18, 2005 3:31 p.m. (1 day and 0 hours later)
well after lisensning to your cominints on everything i had allready tryed i went ahead and toot a grinder and cut upper a arm to get the room to cut nut off and replace shock!!
Customer (name blocked for privacy)

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