Looking at u tube breaking the top nut and shaft off 100% fantastic. 9 /16" deep well ratchet piece of 3/4" black pipe wiggle it back and forth. Never would of thought how easy. Thank u utube. Always fought that nut.
Chevy 03 astro van front shocks changing them
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I remember watching the mechanic do the shocks on dad's Astro. I don't recall him even attempting a wrench, I think he just cut off them off. [Of course, this was coastal Maine, different enviroment.]
I keep a couple pieces of black pipe around, slip over ratchets or breaker bars. They can be nice to use sometimes, instead of brute force on a nut only to have it snap and then smash your knuckles into something, you can ease into it and have better control.
Don't overestimate the usefulness of a deadblow hammer though. Few whacks on a wrench can get the job done in space limited areas, like brake caliper bolts.
I keep a couple pieces of black pipe around, slip over ratchets or breaker bars. They can be nice to use sometimes, instead of brute force on a nut only to have it snap and then smash your knuckles into something, you can ease into it and have better control.
Don't overestimate the usefulness of a deadblow hammer though. Few whacks on a wrench can get the job done in space limited areas, like brake caliper bolts.
I have no mercy on parts that are being replaced. I'll cut, saw, snap, or burn them off to move the job along.,,,
