Tool advice

[JM 35 Sedan]

Originally Posted by Mart

I have used a small track rod end tool like pictured above, successfully. I have also used the two big hammers method less successfully.

I wonder, though, how one would tackle a 37-40 type rear shock link where it attaches to the rear spring perch.

Exactly Mart....this would also include the 35-36 rear links where they attach similarly to the back of the rear radius rods. Two "big f...... hammers" won't work there either

You can't really get both sides of the hole for the hammers, the tool won't fit, so I suppose it would come down to the back the nut off and give it a good whack with a hammer, or a pickle fork tool.

I back the nut off 2-3 turns, then place the end of a section of aluminum bar stock (~1-1/2" diameter by ~10" - 12" long) against the nut, and give the other end of the bar a good wack with a 2-1/2 lb hammer. This has worked every time for me. Also, I don't like using a pickle fork to remove these shock links if I plan to reuse them because if they are very tight in the tapers, this usually ruins them, especially the two piece dog bone versions.

If I were to use the hit the nut directly type technique I would try and find an acorn nut or closed end lugnut so I could hit it without hitting the threads.

Mart.

I totally agree with you Mart