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Title: removing rear shocks heeeelp!
Post by: mrgreen on 07 March 2011, 13:15:14

hi all, i am in the middle of replacing my rear shocks and have hit a snag the bottom of the shock the sleeve is jammed in there anyone have any tips on how to get it out? many thanks for speedy replies!!

Title: Re: removing rear shocks heeeelp!
Post by: Varche on 07 March 2011, 13:20:59

Plus Gas penetrating fluid.

Then gentle taps  on the bottom of the shocker alternating side to side with a rubber mallet or a hammer and a lump of wood.

Title: Re: removing rear shocks heeeelp!
Post by: Jimbob on 07 March 2011, 13:30:53

I did mine last week, estate are a bit different

i pulled the shock off leaving the little metal 'tube' stuck in the car.

I covered this in penetrating fluid, then a few bashes up and down with a hammer and it prised out no problems.

Title: Re: removing rear shocks heeeelp!
Post by: mrgreen on 07 March 2011, 13:30:57

thanks varche i don't have plus gas hopefulyy wd40 will do the trick cheers,
Rich

Title: Re: removing rear shocks heeeelp!
Post by: mrgreen on 07 March 2011, 13:32:29

i've been bashing my shock eye with a cold chisel and hammer and it still won't move will try the side to side approach!

Title: Re: removing rear shocks heeeelp!
Post by: Boracic on 07 March 2011, 16:17:02

I tapped the hub around the mount then wiggled the shock from side to side, didn’t even use wd40

Title: Re: removing rear shocks heeeelp!
Post by: mrgreen on 07 March 2011, 16:25:51

finally got it off i heated it with a hot air gun it was still resisting but finally came off, probably didn't help that it was only three degrees out today!

Title: Re: removing rear shocks heeeelp!
Post by: Agemo on 07 March 2011, 17:00:31

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finally got it off i heated it with a hot air gun it was still resisting but finally came off, probably didn't help that it was only three degrees out today!

Must have been awkward working with three women singers doing "When will I see  you again" in your ears  ::)
Glad you got them sorted, never had a problem, must be lucky.