Bilstein 6112 removal issue

Dr. Hook · Jun 24, 2024

Has anyone had an issue trying to remove your front shock because the top hat of the coil over is seized from the mounting hangar of the chassis was there any way you managed somehow to remove it by using heat & hitting it with a mallet without damaging anything? If you had to resort to doing this method did you replace the top hat of the bilstein 6112 & if so what is the part# or could I use the original OEM top hat? Any helping answers would be appreciated thanks!

spark4 · Jun 24, 2024

Having a tough time visualizing the issue based on your description but yes the 6112 utilizes the OEM top hat. Id be cautious about applying heat/flame near a shock absorber. You sure you removed the correct nuts for removal of the 6112? Throw up a pic.

memario1214 · Jun 24, 2024

When this happens I generally leave the top hat if the threads are okay tbh. I’ll replace the rubber isolator if necessary though. If removal is necessary, it generally requires disassembling the coilover at the LCA level so that everything else is out of the way. Then heat the heck out of the top hat and slam it with a chisel and sledge. It’ll rattle loose.

Dr. Hook · Jun 25, 2024

memario1214 said: ↑

When this happens I generally leave the top hat if the threads are okay tbh. I’ll replace the rubber isolator if necessary though. If removal is necessary, it generally requires disassembling the coilover at the LCA level so that everything else is out of the way. Then heat the heck out of the top hat and slam it with a chisel and sledge. It’ll rattle loose.
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Ya I was searching on YT & came across this vid this guy was the only one that had the same issue as I have with the top mount stuck seized looks like I need an air hammer to get this shock off as he made it look easy
https://youtu.be/6FpagTPwbWY?si=-amjBOzot6KgTdAl

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