Rear Hatch Shocks for 79 - I searched but
#1
Rear Hatch Shocks for 79 - I searched but
couldn't find anything.
I am struggling with removing the ball joint from a 79 and not sure If I need to remove it or just be more assertive with removing the strut from the ball joint.
Any suggestions?
Thanks.
I am struggling with removing the ball joint from a 79 and not sure If I need to remove it or just be more assertive with removing the strut from the ball joint.
Any suggestions?
Thanks.
#3
That was my initial instinct. That bolt is screwed in tight. Do you remember if that is reverse threaded? I am putting a lot of pressure on that bolt.
On that note if you know where new bolts could be had my confidence level will increase.
On that note if you know where new bolts could be had my confidence level will increase.
#6
Plenty of PB blast will get it loose.
Also, I ALWAYS put anti-seize on anything I want to come back out again. So you might want to invest in that.
Last edited by Jere Urso; 05-19-15 at 05:25 PM.
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#8
Thanks for the help. Put the strong arm replacements in this weekend. Works great.
Had to use a hack saw to separate the arm from the stud so I could get a socket on the bolt. Must have been the original struts.
Painted the ball and other brackets and it looks good.
Super cheap fix to an otherwise annoying issue.
Now on to the hatch release mechanism.....
Had to use a hack saw to separate the arm from the stud so I could get a socket on the bolt. Must have been the original struts.
Painted the ball and other brackets and it looks good.
Super cheap fix to an otherwise annoying issue.
Now on to the hatch release mechanism.....