Date:         Sun, 2 Jan 2011 16:01:34 -0500
Reply-To:     Mike S <mikes@FLATSURFACE.COM>
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From:         Mike S <mikes@FLATSURFACE.COM>
Subject:      Re: Shocks again
Comments: To: Peter Lapp <carrothospital@GOOGLEMAIL.COM>
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At 01:56 PM 1/2/2011, Peter Lapp wrote...
>The nut at the top of the shock shaft will not come off. The whole
>shaft turns when you try to turn the nut... Unfortunately, I don't
>have any heat to apply to it. Any ideas?

My standard answer for nuts which are easily replaced is to use a
Dremel-type tool with a cutoff disc. It's especially easy if you don't
have to worry about grinding past the threads (I assume you're
replacing the shocks, and they may even come with new nuts). Grind as
much of a slot as you can in an accessible side, then give a whack to
the slot with a cold chisel. That will spread the threads enough to get
some penetrating oil in it, and it should turn right off.