N/s/f Shocker.

[gazmech]

How can I change the front shock when the top nut is rusted, I don't have a propane torch to heat it up also not got a compressor but have air gun. Needs to be changed a.s.a.p.

[viperclive]

If you've got air have you one of those air saws, cos with car sat normal you should be able to saw under top hat n cut the damn thing off, or a hack saw!

[gazmech]

I got a hack saw. No compressor(will have to buy one).

Cheers Clive.

[sparky Paul]

Alternative is a 4½" angle grinder, you can cut the lip off the top cup with a slitting or cutting disk. The remaining bit will pass through the hole in the turret, and you can then tackle the nut on the bench.

 

You'll need new top mounts, but they have usually had it anyway.

Edited October 6, 2013 by sparky Paul

[xavier]

A bit late but machine mart sell an impact driver that runs off the mains. You'd need an impact universal joint and sockets though. Has the nut rounded off, or is it the hex part thats rounded? You can put vice grips on the top of the strut to stop it turning if that helps. Note, clamp at the top end of the strut (i.e. the bit that doesn't travel into the shocker in normal use) if you need to use the shock again.

[gazmech]

Cheers Xavier just looked at it on machine Mart in Chester. Wow I'll be saving for that. Cheers again m8.