Shocks gone south
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Racer
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From: South Detroit
Shocks gone south
Has anyone tried removing the threaded sleeves from the original shock absorbers without going to a shop to have them pressed out? I live out in the sticks and am in pinch. I suppose three shocks are still better than two.
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If the adjuster nuts still turn freely on the threaded sleeves, do not try to beat/bang/press the latter off the shock body - you will most likely destroy them.
Instead, whip out the hacksaw, and cut circumferentially around the shock body either side of the sleeve leaving 1/4" to spare on one side: CAUTION - if gas shocks, slowly make the first cut or drill a small hole to release the pressure. If you have large (plumbers) tubing cutters, it's even faster ....
Then, reassemble the hacksaw blade inside the cylinder you have recovered: carefully saw through the steel body - grip the 1/4" exposed tip and twist with pliers .... the shock body section collapses and falls out ....
Instead, whip out the hacksaw, and cut circumferentially around the shock body either side of the sleeve leaving 1/4" to spare on one side: CAUTION - if gas shocks, slowly make the first cut or drill a small hole to release the pressure. If you have large (plumbers) tubing cutters, it's even faster ....
Then, reassemble the hacksaw blade inside the cylinder you have recovered: carefully saw through the steel body - grip the 1/4" exposed tip and twist with pliers .... the shock body section collapses and falls out ....
