Reply to "Shock absorber bolt removal"

Thanks for all of your suggestions.
I liberally sprayed it with some Kroil and let it sit overnight. I was finally able to move the bolt about 1/2" after I loosened the top of the shock, along with spinning it with an air impact and hitting it an air hammer. It Finally moved and I was able to get it out! Success! The bolt had quite a bit of corrosion. I will definitely use anti seize when I put it back together.
Now I am waiting for the new ball joints to arrive.
Thanks again for all of your input.
Paul

On Saturday, October 7, 2023 at 09:16:25 PM CDT, The De Tomaso Forums <alerts@crowdstack.com> wrote:


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| Shock absorber bolt removalReply by rocky
I would guess there is a groove worn in the bolt, and spring pressure is causing it to catch on the a-arm.

Good luck!

Rocky

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