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Need help with OME install

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by NicksRig, Oct 14, 2009.

  1. Oct 14, 2009 at 12:14 PM
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    NicksRig

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    I am in the process of installing my new lift. I am having trouble removing the rear shock at the moment. The nut is just spinning with the shock. Any tips to get it off?
     
  2. Oct 14, 2009 at 12:20 PM
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    the top of the shock has side on it so you can put a small wrench on it... you might end up running out of room to put the wrench on. if thats the case put a pair of vise grips at the top of the shock to hold it still
     
  3. Oct 14, 2009 at 12:22 PM
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    A few bolts are different.
    I used an adjustable wrench on the top, it has two flat spots where it will go.
     
  4. Oct 14, 2009 at 12:22 PM
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    If you are trashing the shocks after the install, then you can grab the shaft (that's what she said) with a pair of pliers or vice grips to keep it from spinning. If you are keeping them, there should be a flat section above the nut at the end of the shaft you can use a wrench on.
     
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    I used a pair of vise grips on the top and a wrench to spin the nut off. Worked very good and a it didn't wreck the shock or anything.
     
  6. Oct 14, 2009 at 12:27 PM
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    Good job. lol
     
  7. Oct 14, 2009 at 12:37 PM
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    On the new shocks use an Allen wrench (5mm) or a open wronch. Depending on the shaft design.
     
  8. Oct 14, 2009 at 12:49 PM
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    Ok thanks guys. Got one side off, but the other side has been slightly rounded so I am putting some deep creep on it and then try again.
     
  9. Oct 14, 2009 at 2:52 PM
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    Got them off! Installed the AAL and rear shock. Question: How bad is it if things are torqued more than the 75lbs? My torque wrench sucks and the 75lbs doesn't feel like its tight enough.
     
  10. Oct 14, 2009 at 2:53 PM
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    Just dont break the bolts.
     
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    OK.

    And when I tightened the u-bolts back up I wasn't able to get the bolt up far enough to have the threads come out the other side. Is this going to be an issue?
     
  12. Oct 14, 2009 at 3:18 PM
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    How much thread were you able to get in the nut?
     
  13. Oct 14, 2009 at 3:20 PM
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    More than 3/4 of the way through.
     
  14. Oct 14, 2009 at 3:42 PM
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    Only a few threads shy of being flush. Or should I take out the washer to make more room?
     
  15. Oct 14, 2009 at 6:09 PM
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    Here is a pic of the bolts.
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    Now I have my front end partially taken apart and I am having trouble disconecting the UCA. I can't seem to get it to move, tried hammering it. Any other tips?

    [​IMG]
     
  16. Oct 14, 2009 at 6:15 PM
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    Using a puller is the proper way to go about things when removing the UCA from the spindle although you can get by with giving it a good hit with a hammer. Just be very careful not to damage the threads on the bolt. If you have a parts store that rents tools, a puller is well worth it if you are having a lot of trouble getting everything separated.

    Did you get longer U bolts with the AAL? You shouldn't reuse the original U bolts, not to mention you will need extended U bolts. The ones you have in there dont quite look long enough from what I can see.
     
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    Not sure what a puller is. Do you have a picture? I was told that I did not need to get new u-bolts with this kit.
     
  18. Oct 14, 2009 at 6:22 PM
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    Yeah I am using that write up. I just can't seem to get the UCA bolt out.
     
  20. Oct 14, 2009 at 6:53 PM
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    Place something on the bolt to protect it....hard platic, wood, etc....and wack it with the hammer.

    And X3. Your U bolts are way to short.
     

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