Shock removal 39 Peeekup

Clem Clement

Clem Clement

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I need to remove a couple of shocks from their perch attachment. I don't have heat. I don't think I can swing a BFH like I used to. Can I use a tie rod end wedge bar? Will this destroy the link(links are the sheet metal sealed type, not cast dog bones.)
Thanks. Clem
 
Thanks I have been grumbling about my suspension for some time. I disconnected the shocks and worked them. Left front moved with zero resistance. It took a little fluid but no resistance. The left rear barely moves. The result has been that the PU wallows along. I have some spares that are a little better which I hope to install. I messed up the carraige bolts so I have to chase up some new ones. Clem
 
Morning Clem:
I have a neat little tool for removing them.
If you want to borrow it just email me your address & I will ship it to you.
My email address is: WPWZ@COMCAST.NET

HAPPY NEW YEARS

BILL W
 
Clem
When I see BFH It scares me. I've had to fix a few removed with a BFH was not a pretty site. LOL LOL

BILL W
 
It seems like someone once posted a way to hold a hammer to one side of the shock arm and somehow hit the link and the impact shock would get them apart. I don't think a BFH was needed. I know I read that on one of these old Ford Forums. Maybe it was on the old Fordbarn. I've also used a tie rod bar to remove them. Would be a good move IMO to send them to Bill W. He does good work and I believe he still gives you new mounting hardware as part of the rebuild price.
 
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