stuck shock retaining nut

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06-20-2009, 02:31 PM

sporky

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stuck shock retaining nut

Anyone got any tips on how to remove the cross-shaped front shock retaining nut? Can't remove the coil until I get this off...probably needs a special tool, but I don't have it....help! thanks

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06-21-2009, 09:21 AM

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Try to break it loose with a pipe wrench before compressing the spring.
I made this to loosen the nut.
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06-21-2009, 09:37 AM

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Ah...nice solution with that socket you made! Hmmm...might give that a try...thanks tech

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06-21-2009, 10:12 AM

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Let us know how you make out.

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06-21-2009, 08:11 PM

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Hold the nut on the shaft with a box wrench (8mm?) and use a large crescent wrench (or pipe wrench on the nut. Tap the small wrench with a hammer to loosen. The impact should break it loose... worked for me.

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