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Max Welton Samba Member
Joined: May 19, 2003 Posts: 10697 Location: Black Forest, CO
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Max Welton Samba Member
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Max Welton Samba Member
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BSQUARE Samba Member
Joined: November 05, 2004 Posts: 1876 Location: Feeling, Minnesota
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Posted: Sat May 15, 2021 6:23 pm Post subject: Re: Front shock issue |
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Yes, take the old sleeve off the shock mount stud and use the new sleeve that's already pressed into the new shock.
Usually, I've been able to spray the old sleeve with penetrating oil and cranked it off the mount with vise-grips.
Occasionally, I've had to use a pair of pliers and a blowtorch.
I put some anti-seize on the new sleeve before I install it, so it's easier to remove when I need to.
I'm sure Ray will chime in and explain in detail, why that's a bad idea, and be 100% correct. _________________ 1988 Ford Festiva L
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Max Welton Samba Member
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EverettB Administrator
Joined: April 11, 2000 Posts: 69813 Location: Phoenix Metro
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Posted: Sat May 15, 2021 10:29 pm Post subject: Re: Front shock issue |
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I have seen people use a dremel or careful grinding wheel on them to release the pressure too.
I had one stuck on once but grabbing it with vice grips and sort of working it back and forth with a few rust breaker soaks got it to come off.
I think that was lucky though... plus it was a CA car. _________________ How to Post Photos
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lawn ninja Samba Member
Joined: January 02, 2006 Posts: 1009 Location: Round Rock, TX
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Posted: Sun May 16, 2021 7:46 am Post subject: Re: Front shock issue |
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I would try vise grips and if its powdercoat, score it around the base and move it back and forth until it breaks. Use a torch to apply heat if you need to. Shouldn't need much, one of the propane or oxygen torches from the hardware store should work. _________________ Jason
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Bobnotch Samba Member
Joined: July 06, 2003 Posts: 22413 Location: Kimball, Mi
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Posted: Sun May 16, 2021 10:51 am Post subject: Re: Front shock issue |
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lawn ninja wrote: |
I would try vise grips and if its powdercoat, score it around the base and move it back and forth until it breaks. Use a torch to apply heat if you need to. Shouldn't need much, one of the propane or oxygen torches from the hardware store should work. |
I've had that happen on a few type 3s over the years. I just use a pipe wrench on the sleeve, so I can get more leverage to move than vice grips offer. _________________ Bob 65 Notch S with Sunroof
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Max Welton Samba Member
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