Rear shock bolts
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Road Master
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From: Katy, TX
Rear shock bolts
What brand and what socket do you use on these? Last time I used a 3/4 Craftsman swivel socket and there were no problems getting the back bolts out. This time around I snapped 2 sockets.
These are on so tight using a 4' cheater bar, heat and WD40 isn't budging the one on the right.
Note: My 3/4 air impact socket won't fit it is too tight to get that in there.
These are on so tight using a 4' cheater bar, heat and WD40 isn't budging the one on the right.
Note: My 3/4 air impact socket won't fit it is too tight to get that in there.
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With a 4' cheater bar I would imagine you would snap a socket or 2. Are they rusted? You may want to hit them with some penetrating oil and let it sit for a bit before going at it again. You say you have an impact gun, do you have a socket that will fit it? If a 4' cheater bar and with an impact socket breaks, it that bolt is never going to break loose.
I just used an open/closed wrench. Put it high on the lift and strapped it down, put the closed end around the bolt, and gave it a few sharp raps with a 3 pound engineers hammer (the po' boy impact tool). Once it broke loose it was no problem. Good luck!
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That's the same method I used..
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Road Master
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Swivel socket joint can't handle the pressure I guess.
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Road Master
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Got one. It fits on the left side but the right side of the bike there is a tube that is closer to the bolt. Not enough room for the socket to fit on that side. 
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Open ended wrench is what I use too. If you need extra leverage put a piece of metal pipe over the end of the wrench. I always get mine off on the first try. Guess I'm lucky like that.
Drew
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