Easiest way to remove upper rear shock bolt - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

TC70C10 · 01-19-2005, 02:28 PM

I just got a sweet deal on a 85 K5 one owner on New Years day. I've been going through it and replacing parts/maintenance that has been neglected.

I'm working on the rear shocks and the upper mounting stud has what looks like a rivet instead of a nut. I grinded it off last night and got the washer off. What's the easiest way to remove that mounting stud. The nut is inside the frame overtop of the gas tank. I'm thinking about taking the sawzall to it an be done.

It looks like I can get a breaker bar on a 3/4 in open end and try to break the stud loose from the shock side.

Thanks

dons454s · 01-19-2005, 05:57 PM

If it is like mine you need to just beat it out like a wheel stud then replace it with a hardened bolt and nut.

TC70C10 · 01-20-2005, 02:34 PM

I'm originally from Hermitage.

Well after trying several different angles, breaker bars, extensions and several doses of rust eater, I took out the sawzall, the grinder, drill and finished it off with a cold chisel. What a PITA.

Passenger side was a piece of cake. Thank God.

dons454s · 01-20-2005, 04:48 PM

Glad you got it.. Before I got the hot wrench. I had one that I had to use the grinder on then peen out with the chisel and hammer. And I agree what a pita for sure.

KShortell · 01-21-2005, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by TC70C10

the grinder, drill and finished it off with a cold chisel. What a PITA.

Yup, that's what I had to do. When I upgraded to the Edelbrock Performer IAS shocks which I love, I had to install new upper shock mounts front and rear. Definitely a pain...

01-19-2005, 02:28 PM	#1
TC70C10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Harvest, AL 35749 Posts: 337	Easiest way to remove upper rear shock bolt I just got a sweet deal on a 85 K5 one owner on New Years day. I've been going through it and replacing parts/maintenance that has been neglected. I'm working on the rear shocks and the upper mounting stud has what looks like a rivet instead of a nut. I grinded it off last night and got the washer off. What's the easiest way to remove that mounting stud. The nut is inside the frame overtop of the gas tank. I'm thinking about taking the sawzall to it an be done. It looks like I can get a breaker bar on a 3/4 in open end and try to break the stud loose from the shock side. Thanks __________________ 1981 K5 Blazer 305, 4spd, 4x4, 4" Lift, custom bumpers, Warn 9.5 Ti Winch 1995 T10 Blazer 4.3L 4x4 (Son's) 2004 GMC Envoy 4.2L 2WD 2005 GMC Sierra Crew Cab Z71 4x4 5.3L 240 Fun Finder Travel Trailer Harvest, AL 35749

01-20-2005, 02:34 PM	#3
TC70C10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Harvest, AL 35749 Posts: 337	Hey Altoona I'm originally from Hermitage. Well after trying several different angles, breaker bars, extensions and several doses of rust eater, I took out the sawzall, the grinder, drill and finished it off with a cold chisel. What a PITA. Passenger side was a piece of cake. Thank God. __________________ 1981 K5 Blazer 305, 4spd, 4x4, 4" Lift, custom bumpers, Warn 9.5 Ti Winch 1995 T10 Blazer 4.3L 4x4 (Son's) 2004 GMC Envoy 4.2L 2WD 2005 GMC Sierra Crew Cab Z71 4x4 5.3L 240 Fun Finder Travel Trailer Harvest, AL 35749

01-19-2005, 05:57 PM	#2
dons454s Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Claysburg, Pa Posts: 408	If it is like mine you need to just beat it out like a wheel stud then replace it with a hardened bolt and nut.

01-20-2005, 04:48 PM	#4
dons454s Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Claysburg, Pa Posts: 408	Glad you got it.. Before I got the hot wrench. I had one that I had to use the grinder on then peen out with the chisel and hammer. And I agree what a pita for sure.



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