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15th January 2020, 09:05 | #1 |
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problem removing top nut on rear shocks
Hi first time working on my suspension and stuck removing this nut, put ring spanner on and Allen key and all I get is spring when levering them together like something is ready to snap, so first I assume its a normal nut and not left hand thread. so any hints I could try I have left it with plusgas sprayed on it for the moment ?
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15th January 2020, 09:56 | #2 |
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If in doubt, give it a clout, the bigger the doubt, the bigger the clout!
I can see no logical reason why anyone would make this a left hand thread. But I would not know specifically. Can't you see some of the thread? and determine the direction? I suspect it is only rust, and that you are not ham fisted enough. Soak in penetrating oil for starters, and eat some spinach!
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been back out to give it another spray and tried a nut on it so a r/h thread, I will try it again in a couple of hours then impact gun on it
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well the corroded nut came off no problem(I hadn't touched this one yet) and the nut that looked like new took a 3' breaker bar and a set or 3' stillsons to get it to move.
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15th January 2020, 11:28 | #5 |
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If you can't fix it with a hammer, it is an electrical problem!
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