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sdmahr · 11-03-2004, 12:10 PM

OK, I bought 4 new shocks and got under "the beast". I clearly see a bolt and nut to remove the lower mounting of the front shock. On top, it appears a little different. How does the upper part of the shock get removed? It appears to be a headed pin.....I don't see anything to "remove" to pull the shock off of the pin.

Share some experience with me please !

JimKshortstep4x4 · 11-03-2004, 12:33 PM

There should be a nut on the inside of the frame that you can remove. Your new shocks should come with studs to replace the pin.

Jim

sdmahr · 11-03-2004, 01:26 PM

The new shocks didn't come with anything other than the shock. Do I need to find new pins for the top of the new shocks?

JimKshortstep4x4 · 11-03-2004, 02:59 PM

You will need pins. I believe that I have a couple of extra ones, (new). If I do I will send you them for $2 including shipping. PM me if interested.

Jim

sdmahr · 11-03-2004, 10:13 PM

Well, I feel pretty stupid. There was a plastic bag with the pins/bolts/washers in each shock box. They were stuck in the end of the box I didn't open and were being held there by the adhesive used to close the ends of the box. After taking the shock out the box still felt heavy on the end I didn't open.

Thanks for all your help.

Scott

Tx Firefighter · 11-03-2004, 10:57 PM

Tighten the crap out of them. Use a big breaker bar to cinch them down big time.

Lots of times, they get loose and wallow out the holes in the frame, causing a lot of damage.

JimKshortstep4x4 · 11-04-2004, 07:24 AM

Sounds like you are all set! I want to echo what Tx firefighter mentioned as that is good advice. The large inside nut should be tight!

Jim

11-03-2004, 12:10 PM	#1
sdmahr Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: South Texas....the Valley Posts: 199	Shock Removal OK, I bought 4 new shocks and got under "the beast". I clearly see a bolt and nut to remove the lower mounting of the front shock. On top, it appears a little different. How does the upper part of the shock get removed? It appears to be a headed pin.....I don't see anything to "remove" to pull the shock off of the pin. Share some experience with me please !

11-03-2004, 10:57 PM	#6
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Tighten the crap out of them. Use a big breaker bar to cinch them down big time. Lots of times, they get loose and wallow out the holes in the frame, causing a lot of damage. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

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11-03-2004, 12:33 PM	#2
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	There should be a nut on the inside of the frame that you can remove. Your new shocks should come with studs to replace the pin. Jim

11-03-2004, 01:26 PM	#3
sdmahr Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: South Texas....the Valley Posts: 199	The new shocks didn't come with anything other than the shock. Do I need to find new pins for the top of the new shocks?

11-03-2004, 02:59 PM	#4
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	You will need pins. I believe that I have a couple of extra ones, (new). If I do I will send you them for $2 including shipping. PM me if interested. Jim

11-03-2004, 10:13 PM	#5
sdmahr Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: South Texas....the Valley Posts: 199	Well, I feel pretty stupid. There was a plastic bag with the pins/bolts/washers in each shock box. They were stuck in the end of the box I didn't open and were being held there by the adhesive used to close the ends of the box. After taking the shock out the box still felt heavy on the end I didn't open. Thanks for all your help. Scott

11-04-2004, 07:24 AM	#7
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Sounds like you are all set! I want to echo what Tx firefighter mentioned as that is good advice. The large inside nut should be tight! Jim



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