Reply to "Shock absorber bolt removal"

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Paul

Before I saw your photos, I was expecting to see a horribly corroded assembly. It doesn't look rusty and I am surprised that it is giving you so much fuss.

Two things to consider.

Remove the top bolt of the shock absorber to allow the shock to move up into the top mount flange and reduce the downward pressure it is exerting on the bolt. Perhaps putting downward force on the lower arm will accomplish the same thing.

I would be more aggressive with lubricant and the air impact gun on the head of the bolt. I would rotate it both ways until it spun freely. Keep putting your favorite penetrant between the flanges. You will win eventually

10/7/233:39 PM

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