----- Original Message -----
Sent: Friday, May 27, 2005 11:38 AM
Subject: IML: Please Help with Frozen
Nuts on a Shock Absorber
All:
I have been replacing the shock absorbers on our car and have one that
just will not cooperate.
Long, greasy, dirty, gritty story made short: I got down to one
rear air adjustable shock, the nut for which would NOT BUDGE off of the top
bolt which attached to the frame near the gas tank (bottom bolts all came off
fine). Anyway, surprisingly, I was able to get the bolt out from the
other side so now I have an air adjustable shock off the car with the bolt
attached to it and I can't get it off.
1. I have tried air tools, good old fashioned elbow grease, and
pounding on it with a hammer. I have tried soaking the rusty nut in
WD-40, Silicone lubricant, hell, I even tried soaking it in Marvel's Mystery
Oil. I also tried tightening a bit before I try to loosen it, but the
dern thing will not come loose. Are there any techniques I am NOT
using that might help free up this rusty nut like applying heat or
somesuch?
2. If I cannot get this rusty nut free from the mounting bolt,
is there a source for this part? That is the bolt/nut/shaft
assembly that fits one top rear shock absorber and attaches to the car
frame. I have checked the site, I have checked the Whitney, Kanter,
& Eastwood catalogues with no luck (lots of sources on shocks). Any
ideas on a source for this part if I can't get it free from the dern
shock?
Thanks everyone.
By the way, the information on the site about mounting shocks, buying
shocks, using shocks, etc., was INCREDIBLY helpful!
--
Joe
Allen, Texas
'61 4D Crown
Southampton
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