Spring compressed, can't get the lock nut off
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Spring compressed, can't get the lock nut off
HEEEELLLLLPPPPP!! I'm attempting to replace my front springs and shocks. I've got the spring compressed but can't get the lock nut off the top of the shock. I don't care about the shock so I've tried to grip it visegrips and turn the nut... nothing. Any ideas?
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take it to a garage, like everyone else said.
I had this exact same problem. I couldn't get it off, the welder couldn't get it off with a torch, finally I took it to a local mechanic with air tools. End of story dude.
I had this exact same problem. I couldn't get it off, the welder couldn't get it off with a torch, finally I took it to a local mechanic with air tools. End of story dude.
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You can pickup an electric impact gun for not too expensive. I got one from a harbor freight, and it was cheap but did the job, quick.
If you don't have access to an air gun, buy an electric one. They work ok.
If you don't have access to an air gun, buy an electric one. They work ok.
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