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    Furious with front shock

    Its impossible to unbolt on the top of shock's bolt. Can you give me instruction how to do that.
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    1987 325es. LSD 3.25 (Stock)
    1984 325e (shell)

    Goal Project:
    5 Lugs Suspension
    1996 M3 S52
    E36 6 Speed
    Rieger/Mtech Body Kits
    Z3 Steering Rack

    #2
    are you replacing it? if so pull down teh dust boot and toss some vicegrips on the shaft to keep it from turning.

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      #3
      Yes, I am about to replace new shocks. I used plumber wrench it didnt hold.. GRRRRRR

      1987 325es. LSD 3.25 (Stock)
      1984 325e (shell)

      Goal Project:
      5 Lugs Suspension
      1996 M3 S52
      E36 6 Speed
      Rieger/Mtech Body Kits
      Z3 Steering Rack

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        #4
        Got an angle grinder? If not I recommend one for bitchy jobs like this.

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          #5
          Come on.. I am going to hassle with all sparking.. Is no way to make it easy way to unbolt it?
          Last edited by Vass325es; 08-22-2006, 02:08 PM.

          1987 325es. LSD 3.25 (Stock)
          1984 325e (shell)

          Goal Project:
          5 Lugs Suspension
          1996 M3 S52
          E36 6 Speed
          Rieger/Mtech Body Kits
          Z3 Steering Rack

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            #6
            impact. and or hack saw. i used a hacksaw on a strut once, didn't take but 5 min.

            kyle
            1988 M3, 97 840, 99 XJ
            DILLIGAF

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              #7
              Are you guys trying to tell me that I need to cut it? If so how can i get this bolt on the top of shock?
              Last edited by Vass325es; 08-22-2006, 03:02 PM.

              1987 325es. LSD 3.25 (Stock)
              1984 325e (shell)

              Goal Project:
              5 Lugs Suspension
              1996 M3 S52
              E36 6 Speed
              Rieger/Mtech Body Kits
              Z3 Steering Rack

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                #8
                Air tools are your friend. I cant remember how I did mine but I dont remember having much trouble with it. Could be cause I replacing an almost brand new cup kit at the time.
                Back to my roots

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                  #9
                  impact gun is the best. if not soak with pb blaster and put vise grips on the shaft.

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                    #10
                    stiltson wrench on the shock shaft if you arent reusing it (can be done even if you are, but pretty nasty)

                    else hold the 19mm socket with vice grips and turn the 8mm...a lotta pressure for a small socket though

                    rattle gun is the best way...by far. so easy
                    JUNGL3



                    1990 "333i" Sport

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                      #11
                      Originally posted by mentaleeill View Post
                      impact gun is the best. if not soak with pb blaster and put vise grips on the shaft.
                      Spraying lube in there will ruin the top mount bearing.

                      Take it to a shop and let them buzz it off with a gun.
                      Adam Fogg- '88 M3

                      Common sense- It's the new 'gifted'

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                        #12
                        I did!

                        Never mind about this. I found a way to make plumber wretch tighten. It worked. Whew.. I finished work on shocks.. Thanks!
                        Attached Files

                        1987 325es. LSD 3.25 (Stock)
                        1984 325e (shell)

                        Goal Project:
                        5 Lugs Suspension
                        1996 M3 S52
                        E36 6 Speed
                        Rieger/Mtech Body Kits
                        Z3 Steering Rack

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                          #13
                          Since it's already been said a dozen times, impact wrench. The cheapie 70 dollar one from Harbor Freight does the trick nicely.

                          Having done suspension both with hand tools & impact, there's no comparison. Impact wrenches made it ridiculously quick & easy.

                          -Charlie
                          Swing wild, brake later, don't apologize.
                          '89 324d, '76 02, '98 318ti, '03 Z4, '07 MCS, '07 F800s - Bonafide BMW elitist prick.
                          FYYFF

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                            #14
                            I understand. At first I didnt get the concept how it works. Thank anyway..

                            1987 325es. LSD 3.25 (Stock)
                            1984 325e (shell)

                            Goal Project:
                            5 Lugs Suspension
                            1996 M3 S52
                            E36 6 Speed
                            Rieger/Mtech Body Kits
                            Z3 Steering Rack

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                              #15
                              nut cracker.
                              : : 1984 318i : : PNW E30 Crew : : Sold!!
                              Now becoming the R3vlimited Pro3 car
                              http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=93780

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