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Date:         Tue, 19 Apr 1994 09:21:35 -0500 (EST)
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From:         Bill Layton <WJL@vms.cis.pitt.edu>
Subject:      Re: '83 rear shocks replacement

concerning replacing shocks,
  i'd like to add a few things that might go wrong


   1. bolts too tight, wont loosen:
       try the usual stuff, liguid wrench let it sit overnight
       heat sometimes helps but be careful. if its still no go then 
       go to a garage!


   2. sometimes they are stuck to the bolt, I dont know a good way to get them
      off but this is how i do it, just pry them off with brute force
      this will probably tear the rubber abd leave a metal sleeve stuck to
      the bolt. find the sleeve's weld or seam and separate it with
      a cold chistle then slide off.


   dont replace shocks on the side of the road!


   Bill
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