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Clem Clement · 12-27-2010, 07:31 PM

I need to remove a couple of shocks from their perch attachment. I don't have heat. I don't think I can swing a BFH like I used to. Can I use a tie rod end wedge bar? Will this destroy the link(links are the sheet metal sealed type, not cast dog bones.)
Thanks. Clem

jack in san diego · 12-27-2010, 08:59 PM

Hi Clem: You can use your tir rod endge bar. It will work just fine, should pop right out. Good luck, Jack in San Diego

Clem Clement · 12-27-2010, 09:55 PM

Thanks I have been grumbling about my suspension for some time. I disconnected the shocks and worked them. Left front moved with zero resistance. It took a little fluid but no resistance. The left rear barely moves. The result has been that the PU wallows along. I have some spares that are a little better which I hope to install. I messed up the carraige bolts so I have to chase up some new ones. Clem

BILL WZOREK · 12-28-2010, 12:34 AM

Morning Clem:
I have a neat little tool for removing them.
If you want to borrow it just email me your address & I will ship it to you.
My email address is: [email protected]

HAPPY NEW YEARS

BILL W

Lawson Cox · 12-28-2010, 11:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BILL WZOREK

Morning Clem:
I have a neat little tool for removing them.
If you want to borrow it just email me your address & I will ship it to you.
My email address is: [email protected]

HAPPY NEW YEARS

BILL W

Yeah Clem. When you get the off send them to Bill for a good rebuild. lol

BILL WZOREK · 12-28-2010, 11:39 AM

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Clem
When I see BFH It scares me. I've had to fix a few removed with a BFH was not a pretty site. LOL LOL

BILL W

JM 35 Sedan · 12-28-2010, 01:51 PM

It seems like someone once posted a way to hold a hammer to one side of the shock arm and somehow hit the link and the impact shock would get them apart. I don't think a BFH was needed. I know I read that on one of these old Ford Forums. Maybe it was on the old Fordbarn. I've also used a tie rod bar to remove them. Would be a good move IMO to send them to Bill W. He does good work and I believe he still gives you new mounting hardware as part of the rebuild price.

12-27-2010, 07:31 PM	#1
Clem Clement Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 3,398	Shock removal 39 Peeekup I need to remove a couple of shocks from their perch attachment. I don't have heat. I don't think I can swing a BFH like I used to. Can I use a tie rod end wedge bar? Will this destroy the link(links are the sheet metal sealed type, not cast dog bones.) Thanks. Clem

12-27-2010, 08:59 PM	#2
jack in san diego Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: El Cajon CA Posts: 73	Re: Shock removal 39 Peeekup Hi Clem: You can use your tir rod endge bar. It will work just fine, should pop right out. Good luck, Jack in San Diego

12-27-2010, 09:55 PM	#3
Clem Clement Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 3,398	Re: Shock removal 39 Peeekup Thanks I have been grumbling about my suspension for some time. I disconnected the shocks and worked them. Left front moved with zero resistance. It took a little fluid but no resistance. The left rear barely moves. The result has been that the PU wallows along. I have some spares that are a little better which I hope to install. I messed up the carraige bolts so I have to chase up some new ones. Clem

12-28-2010, 12:34 AM	#4
BILL WZOREK Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florence Ma. Posts: 2,404	Re: Shock removal 39 Peeekup Morning Clem: I have a neat little tool for removing them. If you want to borrow it just email me your address & I will ship it to you. My email address is: [email protected] HAPPY NEW YEARS BILL W

12-28-2010, 11:39 AM	#6
BILL WZOREK Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florence Ma. Posts: 2,404	Re: Shock removal 39 Peeekup Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Clem When I see BFH It scares me. I've had to fix a few removed with a BFH was not a pretty site. LOL LOL BILL W

12-28-2010, 01:51 PM	#7
JM 35 Sedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Near Rising Sun, Maryland Posts: 10,862	Re: Shock removal 39 Peeekup It seems like someone once posted a way to hold a hammer to one side of the shock arm and somehow hit the link and the impact shock would get them apart. I don't think a BFH was needed. I know I read that on one of these old Ford Forums. Maybe it was on the old Fordbarn. I've also used a tie rod bar to remove them. Would be a good move IMO to send them to Bill W. He does good work and I believe he still gives you new mounting hardware as part of the rebuild price. __________________ *John* *"Never give up on what you really want to do. The person with big dreams is more powerful than one with all the facts". Albert Einstein*