Hi Wes, In my front shock writeup, I had to do the very same thing on one side. Used a Sawzall to cut the shaft instead of dealing with the nut. Have a look at: http://volksweb.relitech.com/frshocks.htm Regards, TomC > -----Original Message----- > From: Wesley Pegden [SMTP:wes@CS.UCHICAGO.EDU] > Sent: Sunday, October 02, 2005 3:06 PM > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: Hacksaw to remove upper nut for front shock? > > Hi, > I'm trying to remove the upper nut on the driver side front shock (to > remove the shock). When I turn the nut, it just turns the shaft. I > tried grabbing the shaft above the nut with a vise grip to hold it in > place, but I ended up just twisting off the top of the shaft. Is there > something I'm missing here? What usually prevents the shaft from > turning? My next plan is to take a hacksaw to the shaft just below the > nut. Sounds okay? > Thanks for any tips, > Wes > '84 1.9l |
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