Lower shock bolt

[98infinity]

Easiest way to get lower shock bolt off, and then back on to the 406ft pounds?

I want to do the shocks myself...only thing I'll need is a shop to swap the springs on the fronts.

 

[t_j]

22+" breaker bar, or maybe 2, I broke one removing my OE bolts.

 

[mmaterni]

Easiest way to get lower shock bolt off, and then back on to the 406ft pounds?

I want to do the shocks myself...only thing I'll need is a shop to swap the springs on the fronts.

The easiest way is with an impact gun capable of the correct torque. Harbor freight will be the cheapest option. You would also need a compressor and air line capable of the appropriate pressure.

 

[98infinity]

Okay so you can impact it off and then on. I wasn't sure.

 

[2014RubyRed]

1/2" breaker bar works great for me. If you are swapping the springs or adjusting the perch height, you will want to get an alignment. Just get the lower bolt as tight as you can after reinstalling, and then have the alignment shop torque the lower bolt. It's way easier for them to do it on a lift.....

 

[98infinity]

1/2" breaker bar works great for me. If you are swapping the springs or adjusting the perch height, you will want to get an alignment. Just get the lower bolt as tight as you can after reinstalling, and then have the alignment shop torque the lower bolt. It's way easier for them to do it on a lift.....

Damn never though of that! Dude just saved me...

 

[WRCRaptor]

I would get your alinement checked no matter what and yes that is the best time to get the torque done. The shop I go to (a friend) for alignments bought a 4' torque wrench just for my truck! Actually he wanted one for center lock wheels on Porsche's anyway, they go to the 400lb range also.

It was so easy to torque on the alignment rack vs on the floor jack

 

[98infinity]

Also with the hat, is there anything I should replace up there a bushing or the bump stops. Or the bolts?

 

[Deleted member 12951]

I've heard that this bolt should be replaced instead of being re-used. Few do and don't see reported issues but that is alot of torque and potentially stretching can occur.

 

[2014RubyRed]

Also with the hat, is there anything I should replace up there a bushing or the bump stops. Or the bolts?

The top of the shock should be fine. Those smaller bolts don't really have issues. You're all good!