 Upper sping perch, How to remove? |
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| 914helo |
 May 22 2008, 09:00 AM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 235 Joined: 29-September 04 From: Southern Utah Member No.: 2,859 Region Association: None  |
I pulled out the shock/spring in the rear of my '73, and after compressing the spring, I can't get the top nut off to remove the spring perch. When I twist it while securing the shock, the inner actuator rod just spins with the top nut. I'm afraid to clamp down on the actuator rod while loosening the nut. More PB Blaster? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
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| davep |
May 22 2008, 09:12 AM
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914 Historian Group: Benefactors Posts: 5,271 Joined: 13-October 03 From: Burford, ON, N0E 1A0 Member No.: 1,244 Region Association: Canada  |
There should be flat sides to hold with a wrench; that is, two wrenches are required. Hold the rod with one, turn the nut with the other.
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| 914helo |
May 22 2008, 10:39 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 235 Joined: 29-September 04 From: Southern Utah Member No.: 2,859 Region Association: None |
I was concerned that by grabbing the rod with pliers or a clamp and loosening the nut I would damage the shock rod. Thanks
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| r_towle |
May 22 2008, 12:30 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,705 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States 
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The upper most portion of the rod...way at the top..has a place for a 10mm wrench...almost funny imho.
Use vice grips, but be careful not to damage the threaded portion, just grab above that...its the top 1/2 inch or so... Rich |
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| 914helo |
May 22 2008, 02:22 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 235 Joined: 29-September 04 From: Southern Utah Member No.: 2,859 Region Association: None |
Thanks, will try that tonight.
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