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Top shock bolts

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by SlimeInnaTaco, Mar 4, 2023.

  1. Mar 4, 2023 at 1:23 PM
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    SlimeInnaTaco

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    My top shocks bolts are not coming out, I can get the front two, it’s just that rear one is hard to get area. Anyone have this experience ?????
     
  2. Mar 4, 2023 at 1:31 PM
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    3JOH22A

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    Double wrench method

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  3. Mar 4, 2023 at 2:30 PM
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    SlimeInnaTaco

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    I’ll try, there’s some rust and shit on it. Can fit a good socket on it
     
  4. Mar 4, 2023 at 2:32 PM
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    2Shoes

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    I usually use a gear wrench on the back one once the other two are out. If there's rust, I would soak the bolt down with PB Blaster and let it sit for a day or so.
     
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  5. Mar 4, 2023 at 2:39 PM
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    killerkeener

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    Spray with PB'S penitrating oil...Crack a beer ...or two ...try again... closed end wrench...and a hammer should knock it free ....break bolts loose before jacking it up .
     
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  6. Mar 5, 2023 at 9:46 AM
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    SlimeInnaTaco

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    Thankyou guys, will try this, wish me luck. I’ll post photos soon
     
  7. Mar 19, 2023 at 8:25 PM
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    SlimeInnaTaco

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    Was able to get them off, sawzaw and extractor sockets and I got it.

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