NEED HELP WITH SUSPENSION quick!
06-24-2002 | 05:25 PM
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From: Dallas, TX
NEED HELP WITH SUSPENSION quick!
sup guys...tryin to install springs and shocks on my 01 GSR...but i can't get one of the bolts off that connects the shock to the arm bar of the suspension.....dont have power tools...my friend took his off without it but when i did, the entire shock along with the spring flexed as i was trying to take the bolt off....any help needed...thanks........
06-24-2002 | 06:41 PM
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From: MD
As mentioned, lots and lots of penetrating oil over a long period of time. Try a week or so. The last thing you want is for that bolt to break. Unfortunately, it's extremely common to break that bolt, so be prepared if it does. It is pretty much hell when it breaks.
06-24-2002 | 07:30 PM
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penetrating oil??..such as??...i am pretty much clueless...i put some WD40 on it...but no help whatsoever
...very frustrating.....can i get that penetrating oil at any auto store?.and if i do put it on...should i not drive on it and how long do i have to wait for it to sit on the bolt??
...very frustrating.....can i get that penetrating oil at any auto store?.and if i do put it on...should i not drive on it and how long do i have to wait for it to sit on the bolt??
06-25-2002 | 04:19 AM
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From: Memphis TN
PB Blaster is the best penetrating stuff you can buy.
When I installed my stuff on my 94 (105K miles at the time), I sprayed the stuff on the rear bolts, then changed my front suspension. By the time I got to the back, the bolts came out nice and easy w/ an electric impact gun. No problems at all. :thumbup:
The only other problems I had (aside from the adjustor tab on the front Koni shock breaking ), was the bolt that goes thru the top of the front lower shock fork started to cross-thread and strip. I now know to raise the front suspension w/ a jack, which puts a load on it, before tightening the front shock fork bolts.
Also, a tap and die set comes in VERY handy for restoring old bolts. I've cleaned up many a bolt and hole threads with my set. Well worth ~$25 for a full metric Craftsman set.
When I installed my stuff on my 94 (105K miles at the time), I sprayed the stuff on the rear bolts, then changed my front suspension. By the time I got to the back, the bolts came out nice and easy w/ an electric impact gun. No problems at all. :thumbup:
The only other problems I had (aside from the adjustor tab on the front Koni shock breaking
), was the bolt that goes thru the top of the front lower shock fork started to cross-thread and strip. I now know to raise the front suspension w/ a jack, which puts a load on it, before tightening the front shock fork bolts.Also, a tap and die set comes in VERY handy for restoring old bolts. I've cleaned up many a bolt and hole threads with my set. Well worth ~$25 for a full metric Craftsman set.
