Removing rear shocks

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Re: Removing rear shocks [Re: igneous] #978479 12/30/09 02:51 AM

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Jim_Paget

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The shaft on most, if not all shocks has two flats. Hold the shaft using those flats with one hand and unscrew the nut with the other hand. I find it easiest to hold the shaft with visegrip-type pliers.

Jim Paget
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Subject	Posted By	Posted
Removing rear shocks	igneous	12/29/09 11:06 PM
Re: Removing rear shocks	Jim_Paget	12/30/09 02:51 AM
Re: Removing rear shocks	BigSwede	12/30/09 04:00 PM
Re: Removing rear shocks	87Montero	12/30/09 05:24 PM
Re: Removing rear shocks	Jim_Paget	12/31/09 04:09 AM
Re: Removing rear shocks	holger	12/31/09 09:46 AM
Re: Removing rear shocks	BigSwede	12/31/09 04:01 PM

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