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Upper shock nut and how to remove?

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MoNsTaMaCk24

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How did u guys replace rear shocks... I need to get the upper rear nut off... errr.... You turn nut whole thing turn how to keep it still???
 

warment

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Borrow an impact wrench. It will do the trick...

Bill
 

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Three ways:
1. Impact
2. Ford shock hex adapter - cost about $9 (fits over shock tit with hex tube for wrench)
3. Good adjustable wrench to grrab shock tit and open end wrench for nut.
 

mpcv2000

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If you don't have access to any air tool and the shocks are going to the garbage you can still remove ( cut ) the dust cap and use a pair of Vise Grip on the rod ( chrome part )to hold it still and you will be able to remove the nut.
 

JonJon

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Impact wrench 100%
Takes 5 minutes to take apart 2 struts and put together 2 struts.

We tried for like 40 minutes with hand tools with no success.
 
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