Rear shock problem
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#1423719
(In Topic #187613)
Newbie
Just tried changing a rear spring. Nice easy job I thought,
How wrong was I.
The bolt thAt goes through the bush on the bottom of the shock is rusted solid inside the bush. Is there any way to get this out without ripping the bush to peices?? Anyone else had this prob??
How wrong was I.
The bolt thAt goes through the bush on the bottom of the shock is rusted solid inside the bush. Is there any way to get this out without ripping the bush to peices?? Anyone else had this prob??
Posted
Local Hero
Order two new bolts and then hacksaw thru the old one. Use lots of copper grease with the new one to give the next person a fighting chance. Oh, and you'll need to replace the shockers too.
1983 Mars Red 1.8 Golf GTI
1987 Alpine White 1.8 Clipper Cabriolet
The trouble with doing nothing is that you never know when you are finished.
1987 Alpine White 1.8 Clipper Cabriolet
The trouble with doing nothing is that you never know when you are finished.
Posted
MOTY 2013
if shock is ok support car on stands and undo the other side, it should drop down enough you can change the spring without removing shock. bit of a bodge I suppose but at least you an save this nasty job for another day
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Posted
Newbie
Cheers guys. The bolt is solid so I've ordered a new shock going to cut the old one out. This is why I don't fix cars. Lol
Posted
Newbie
I tried dropping it out from the top john. Couldn't get the clearnce under the arch. Cheers
Posted
MOTY 2013
oh well it was worth a try. I feel your pain i had the same on my cab beam, both sides! i eventually drilled 1 side out but then i quickly got fked off with it and just bought another beam instead
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