Breakout Shock removal
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Breakout Shock removal
I know this has been discussed before. But my question is, what would be the best source of heat for the rear bolts? I'm contemplating between buying a heat gun or using a hair dryer. For those of you that have done it what would you recommend would be the better heat source? I want to make sure that I apply enough heat to loosen the bolts but also don't want to apply too much heat that can possibly cause damage. Thank you.
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Heat gun will melt so **** if you are not careful......and they are about $50+. I'd spray some PB Blaster on them and let them sit overnight. Of note, I used nothing when I removed mine but some muscle.
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I used a heat gun on just about any bolt that don't want to move (after trying kroil first), if you get one make sure you get one with high and low settings. When I swapped my shocks it took a combo of kroil, heat, and a big *** hammer.
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What temp did you use? I saw one that had a low setting of 700deg and high of 1100deg. Im thinking I'll get a heavy hammer and hair dryer. If that doesnt do the trick then I'll invest in a heat gun. Thanks.
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I use a micro flame torch and heat the bolt head up. I've done a few and the first couple I just used muscle, after that I bought the micro flame and made the job much easier. You can pin point the heat at the center of the bolt head and not risk burning any paint. I does take a little longer to heat with a micro flame, but not that much. Also works great for removing stubborn brake rotor bolts.
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I honestly couldn't tell you what heat ranges it has, thing is probably 20 years old if not more. Don't think it gets up to 1100 though as that's getting close to melting aluminum.