Hi all,
Finally getting back to the 74 that I purchased 18 months ago. Still in the strip-down stage. I actually started to weld a bit. Typical floor pans, trunk, etc but then realized it would be better to finish the strip-down. Engine and interior already out. Rear suspension also out as of today. Now working on the front. Took the disks off. I realize that I need a pickle fork for the steering ball joint. Will pick one up tomorrow. Here are my 2 questions.
1. Without taking a BFH to the drift pin that is at the bottom of the strut above the ball joint, how else do I remove it? Really wedged in there. Do I raise the suspension a bit to take the weight off and then try to drive it out? Do they sell replacements just in case?
2. How do I get the top shock bolt off without the special tool that grabs the notched ring to prevent it from turning? Or do I just buy the tool? And from where?
Thanks as always. Pictures will follow I promise!
we used the biggest set of channel locks we could find to get the top shock nut off, if you don't have the air wrench, this worked really well
HA! Ok, so I wasn't that far off. I will heat it and then beat it. I have a new set of front struts / shocks so I am just getting the old set off. And, yes I have an air compressor with a glut of tools. I usually find that a quick burst with my impact wrench for lug nuts usually does the trick.
Thanks to all. I am stripping down all hardware, then welding, sanding and re-painting all, then rebuilding the 4 corners and working my way to the interior. Then engine rebuild and I'm finished! Hmmmm.... sounds too easy!
Tag it "n" bag it. or
Bag em "n" tag em.
Grip it "n" rip it.
nipp it "n" tuck it.
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