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hi, my new rear shocks are here today. any tips for removal of the old ones ? it has a 3" lift. i did order new top bolts from martin and the lower bolts are good ( mount drilled out and new bolts ).
i'm guessing the top bolts have a captive thread to screw into as i didnt get nuts with the new bolts. are the old bolts likely to break ? cheers rob
Soak, Soak and Soak again in penetrating oil. I let them soak over a number of days, refreshing the oil every few hours!
Martin
2003 M13 early KAP build.
3" Trailmaster lift with 1.5 Spacers on front
Customised winch bumper and roll cage
235/85R16 Maxxis Bighorns on 16" Rims, 4:1 Rocklobster, Rear ARB locker and on-board air
Corrected arms all-round, rear disks, Recaro seats and harnesses
cheers martin .oh bum. not what i wanted to hear but i thought it may be the case. do they ever snap off in the captive thread ? and if they do how is it rectified ?
thanks
Also note that the bushes in the shocks will need trimming to fit. This is normal for most aftermarket shock absorbers that come with standard size bushes, a small hacksaw will sort.
Martin
2003 M13 early KAP build.
3" Trailmaster lift with 1.5 Spacers on front
Customised winch bumper and roll cage
235/85R16 Maxxis Bighorns on 16" Rims, 4:1 Rocklobster, Rear ARB locker and on-board air
Corrected arms all-round, rear disks, Recaro seats and harnesses
cheers, just been out and under it with the penetrating oil. the bolts head is facing forward and there seems very little room for hands/tools. presumably thats right ?
2003 M13 early KAP build.
3" Trailmaster lift with 1.5 Spacers on front
Customised winch bumper and roll cage
235/85R16 Maxxis Bighorns on 16" Rims, 4:1 Rocklobster, Rear ARB locker and on-board air
Corrected arms all-round, rear disks, Recaro seats and harnesses
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