front shock question

[digglesworth]

So real quick, what's the best way to get the top nut off of the front shocks...? Big vice grips on the stud? I got my 5100s on in the rear and will be moving to the front....

 

[Sethmark]

Adjustable wrench on the top bolt and a open socket or ratcheting wrench on bolt.

 

[digglesworth]

Well the passenger side was a breeze. I had a pair of vice grips on the drivers side and I sheared of the stud above the threads as I was loosening the nut. This should be interesting.....

 

[alrock]

What he said

 

[4speedfunk]

plasma cutter!

 

[Sethmark]

I have a monster plasma cutter that is more fun than it should be. It's 60 amp and will cut 1.25" thick steel like butter.

It cuts sheet metal like scissors thru wrapping paper.

 

[digglesworth]

I settled for a sawzall..... Cut the stud off under the bolt... I was tryin to save the shocks.... I don't know why... Lol. I've got suspension parts from my last 2 vehicles sittin in the clost.... #facepalm

 

[08H3]

If you have the patience, PB Blaster can work miracles.

 

[digglesworth]

I sprayed some on but only gave it about an hour to soak in....

 

[Xlr8n]

Seems you found the preferred method suggested on most Jeep sites. Unless you want to save the old shocks, a Sawzall makes it a quick and painless job. Cut right through the bushing. If the shocks are rusted so bad they won't come unbolted, I'm thinking they are past saving anyway.

 

[digglesworth]

I gotta pull the extensions of the bottom mounts yet... Another member said he wanted them... Then they're dumpster bound probably....