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03-27-2015, 06:33 AM
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replacing rear spring shackles
I have a 98 and the rear spring shackles are going bad, I know they are usually a easy fix, my question is the bolts are going to be rusted, is there a good way to get them out...I'm a little skidish about using a torch around the fuel tank filler pipe. Anyone know a better way to remove them
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03-27-2015, 08:20 PM
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Re: replacing rear spring shackles
How about a reciprocating saw/sawzall?
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03-31-2015, 10:37 PM
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Re: replacing rear spring shackles
A good quality socket on a breaker bar with a 3 foot pipe extension. Just rock it back and forth real hard until the head breaks off and drive the bolt out with a sledge hammer and punch. This works great when replacing shocks too.
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04-01-2015, 06:05 AM
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Re: replacing rear spring shackles
Thanx for the replys guys...I haven't had a chance 2 work on it yet...weather is now just startin 2 get warm enough 2 work on it..will give both suggestions a try thanx again..will report back when I get the bolts out
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