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Replacing shocks on 2012 t700 question

Discussion in 'Kenworth Forum' started by Misterpreston, Jul 4, 2017.

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  1. Jul 4, 2017 #1
    Misterpreston

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    So I'm replacing the shocks on my drives. So I removed the top bolt with my impact drill and 15/16 wrench on the nut. Well when I got to the bottom the 15/16 wrench won't fit on the nut that is between the rubber. I can't get the bolt off because the shock keeps moving. Any dead on what I can do?
     
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  3. Jul 4, 2017 #2
    boneebone

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    Do you have a picture that you can post?
     
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  4. Jul 4, 2017 #3
    Misterpreston

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    Here u go 20170704_160936.jpg
     
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  5. Jul 4, 2017 #4
    Misterpreston

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    pm 20170704_160946.jpg
     
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  7. Jul 4, 2017 #5
    Misterpreston

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    The wrench is to thick.
     
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  8. Jul 4, 2017 #6
    Dirty-Low-Walker

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    Grind the wrench down to the thickness needed and dedicate it to shock replacement or a thin vice grip or a pipe wrench,
     
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  9. Jul 4, 2017 #7
    Slowpoke KW

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    A big pair of channel locks or pipe wrench on the shock impact on the nut
    If that doesn't work (always has for me) a torch will get the job done
    You will only need to hold the shock by hand when putting the new ones on
     
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  10. Jul 4, 2017 #8
    I glide 47

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    You can buy a set of new thin. Wrenches but extremely expensive
     
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  11. Jul 4, 2017 #9
    Cottonmouth85

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    Put the top botl back in then cut the bottom nut off.
     
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  12. Jul 4, 2017 #10
    AModelCat

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    Lots of options:

    -Grind wrench down.
    -Buy a thin wrench.
    -Gas axe (only cut the stud, not thru the shock. Oil = fire!)
    -Zip disc on a grinder. Cut the stud (don't cut the bracket!)
    -Pipe wrench or big channel locks around the lower shock body.
     
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