Front shock bolts are a pain

[CarlFenech]

Heya. I am trying to change my springs and the 2 bolts which connect the shock with the hub seem to be blocked/tight. Tried applying WD40 but no use .. Any suggestions?

 

[Jordanb29]

wd40.. leave for a few days and then try. If not, find someone with a air gun and they can get them off no problem

 

[Kitson93]

Impact wrench if you have one to hand. If not use a pole on the end of the spanner, less force is required. You could try wire brushing it to clean it a bit, dunno if thatll help but.

 

[CarlFenech]

I will give it some time for the wd40 to work .. Kitson I have tried using a pole but no use. I will wire brush them again tomorrow maybe that will do the trick

 

[JamesBryan]

Turning them the right way?

 

[Budgie]

Turn the nut, not the bolt.

Then t**t the bolt out with a hammer.

 

[The Fatty]

These bolts are normally not much trouble to take off, are you sure your turning the right way? If so and your still not having any luck, I would be cutting then off with a grinder and replacing as they are clearly rusted beyond re-use. and as above, make sure your turning the nut no the bolt!

 

[mikeh]

More leverage/guns required.

 

[Carlv8415]

WD40 is weak get some GT85 on it...

 

[TheEvilGiraffe]

.. or some actual penetrating fluid. Lubricating the outside of the nut won't achieve a lot.

PlusGas or Shock/Unlock from Halfords.

 

[Gaz2480]

Fire always helps

 

[Stewner]

Heya. I am trying to change my springs and the 2 bolts which connect the shock with the hub seem to be blocked/tight. Tried applying WD40 but no use .. Any suggestions?

Put the tools down, and walk away!!!

 

[Martin_172]

never had any issues with these, sounds like you need a bigger bar and some shock and unlock form Halfords!

 

[.Stevo.C.]

never had any issues with these, sounds like you need a bigger bar and some shock and unlock form Halfords!

This. Bigger bar will crack them off with ease.

 

[Martin_172]

maby I just never have bother as mine are off 10x a year lol!!!

 

[Ryanph1rs]

i used a massive breaker bar on my mates held the bolt with a spanner and maned up and hey ho away she went was an ordeal to get it off though so hope your feeling strong today