Trouble removing stock shocks

[canucklehead]

I started the day with intentions of changing out the shocks on my 95. I've had these Rancho 5000's in my garage for about a half a year or so. I presoaked the bolts on the truck with penetrating oil. Proceeded to take off top nut. Seized. Got the grinder out and ground her off. Started taking off bottom bolt. Took a bit to crack it and felt a little stiff when I cranked it. Took a closer look and realized that the bolt was not actually moving, but in fact had bent the support with the nut on it. Realizing this I tried to turn the bolt back in but it wouldn't go. So I took a chance knowing that I might break something and continued. Dang it! I snapped the nut off of the support. So now I have the bolt stuck through the supports and the shock and I am at a loss. I tried to hammer it out. Tried with a bigger hammer even. Still won't budge. It's almost like it is twisted into the rubber bushing or something. I thought about melting the bushing with a torch but seeing as they are gas filled shocks, I didn't think that would go well.

 

Any ideas out there?

[Airrun2002]

Should have got ahold of an impact wrench thats what i used on my 95 and it worked like a dream. but im not sure what to tell you... take some pics that might give us somemore ideas.

[statikuz]

I don't think they're flammable-gas filled shocks. But yeah, take a picture or two and maybe we can see what you're talking about.

[94extreme]

not sure if i am reading you right but if i am then vice grips on the nut and a wrench on the bolt... otherwise burn away...

[88pathoffroad]

Dammn, man. Is it just me that's never had any problems removing nuts and bolts on my Pathy? That's just nuts.

[94extreme]

must be... but i am guessing you've turned all nuts and bolts on you tk at least a couple of times by now...

[jj big shoe]

That's the good thing about my oil leaks...it keeps all the bolts lubed.

Edited March 7, 2005 by jj big shoe