taking off old shocks

[shelbymonster]

i need to take the rear shocks off on the 87 pacifica and the bushings of the shocks are stuck on the bolts ,is there a easy way to remove or i have to take the torch and cook them ? they are still good but i think i may have to change them

[raccoon]

I use a grinder and cut them open, then remove the rubber and beat the collar open/free.

[shelbymonster]

thanks ! im gonna order some shocks later lol

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all this to get a stiffer rear spring ...

[turbovanman²]

Heat, penetrating fluid, torch's, hacksaw, lots and lots of patience.

[shelbymonster]

Heat, penetrating fluid, torch's, hacksaw, lots and lots of patience.

yeah i wanted to keep them but ... time to get new shocks lol

[Dony409]

You want to get the bushing out of the shock? I used a torch and an air chisel

[shelbymonster]

You want to get the bushing out of the shock? I used a torch and an air chisel

no the bolt is seize inside the bushing , anyway , 2 new shocks are on there way

[135sohc]

Dip all the new bolts in anti-seize before installing..