Mike C.

I am replacing front and rear shocks and when it came to the lower mounting bolts on the rear, they just will not slide out. I've tried different combinations of jacking up the body/rear end, but the things wont budge.

Anything I could be missing or forgetting short of just cutting them or the shock out? Thanks

Chris_1

iTrader: (1)

It'll be rust. If you can get the bolts turning, you should be able to get them out. They can be a bear sometimes.

fltdriver

PB Blaster, turn them while tapping with mallet or using leverage to push them out.

93F-150

i found that transmission fluid works really well too for getting stuff loose

anzus

I used a torch and melted the rubbers. Slide right off.

Mike C.

Is it easier if the shocks are fully extended with the rear end supported or compressed with just the rear end jacked?

Blckwlf

That's what i did with my sway bar links... figured hell, im not reusing it!