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[Sir Tigger KC]

Hi All.

I'm changing my rear shocks.  First one came off OK and the new one went on OK, but I'm having trouble with the second one.

The top mount nut is solid and I've rounded off the flat edges on the top of the spindle so I can't get any purchase on it and so the spindle is just spinning.    I've given it a good soaking of Plus Gas and come in for a cuppa to calm down a bit!   

Just to make things a bit more awkward some numpty has put a bloody gurt LPG tank in the boot so access is limited! 

Any ideas?    

[Nick W]

Butcher the nut/shock-top off with a die grinder. If you don't have one, lay in a supply of Dremel bits and struggle with that.

[Sir Tigger KC]

I trying to chisel it off now but it's still solid... 

[Andy H]

Cut the spindle and nut in half with a hacksaw.

If you have a Dremmel then use one of their diamond coated cutters (but a hacksaw cut straight down through spindle and nut will be quicker)

[YZ250]

I've always had success by drilling a couple of small holes side by side in to the depth of the nut and then drill slightly bigger. Put a centre punch in to the hole, wallop the punch with a lump hammer and hopefully the nut will split. 

That's how I get stubborn drop links off. 

[Sir Tigger KC]

I got there in the end with much hack sawing, chiseling and general butchery!   

Thanks for the advice fellas! 

[chrisgixer]

Another way, cut the plastic shroud off from the wheel arch side, angle grind a flat on the shock shaft to take an adjustable spanner, get an assistant hold the adjustable while you turn the nut.

....well, better late than never.

[Sir Tigger KC]

Thanks Chris.