need some quick help!

[Blaster 01]

trying to change my rear shock but the top pin wont come out? any ideas?

 

[sheeblast]

screw driver and hammer. also relieve any pressure on it.

 

[acezeesawtooth]

Bfh.... ................. 15

 

[Blaster 01]

i have it out of the bottom mount and have beat the mess out of it and it wont budge

 

[sheeblast]

lube it up some, maybe it is rusted.

 

[Blaster 01]

 

[Blaster 01]

still nothing......

 

[sheeblast]

so the bolt turns?

 

[Blaster 01]

yes it rotates but wont come out

 

[sheeblast]

twist the shock a little, maybe the bolt is bending up.

 

[Blaster 01]

ive tried everything a 2 foot breaker bar wont make it budge

 

[sheeblast]

you need to use a screw driver and hammer and beat it out.

 

[Blaster 01]

not working....

 

[DirtDiggler]

its probably bent , drill it out , new bolt is cheap and easliy replaced drill a small pilot hole in the center then use a bigger bit that will drill out most of the wall of the bolt . then a few hits with a hammer and drift will get it out , you need to drill it so it can collapse a little bit .

 

[Braaaptor]

This can be such a PITA. Try soaking it with some PB Blaster overnight and go at it again the next day with a hammer. I have a feeling, in your case, that the bolt is bent right in the center of the shock. It'll be hard to get rid of the bolt without using force.

As a last result, take a Sawzall with a very small blade and cut the bolt on both sides, between the shock mount on the frame and the shock itself. Once the shock comes free, you can set it in a vise and pound whatever is left of the bolt out of the shock eye. You might be able to drill out the bolt, too, but I don't know if you can get a good shot at it with the drill. The frame may get in the way.

Good luck with it all!