Syke, a 4 1/2 inch angle grinder with a cut off wheel will remove the bolt
in under 1 minute. Take a look at the article I did on suspension
rebuilding, I talk about this very problem. I think you have the article
on your web page don't you?
...Art
On Sun, 24 Jan 1999, Skye Poier wrote:
> Hi All,
>
> I've delved into the front suspension rebuild (finally) and I have a couple
> of questions to run by..
>
> First, I am having trouble getting the upper trunnion pin out on one side.
> On the other side, I simply hit the end of the pin with a hammer and it
> popped out the other side. On this side however, I can only move it
> about 1 mm (and I've been hitting it pretty hard). From the diagrams
> I can't see what could be hanging it up. The trunnion rotates freely about
> it! Any ideas? I've also tried hammering a screwdriver under the pin
> head and using a BF C-clamp to press it out to no avail.
>
> Second Q, should I use LM Grease or something else to prevent seisure of
> the trunnion pins and a-arm bushes. There seems to be some sort of silver
> stuff on the trunnion pins now (moly grease?) and I have also heard you
> should use 'copperslip' haven't seen that.
>
> Turns out *both* the shocks are shot, I thought one was okay. Under the
> front of the shocks are a bunch of thin shims, I don't see these on the
> parts list, what are they about.
>
> Thanks! Time to update the web site. I'm taking some pictures along the
> way too. This is going to make a huge difference!!
>
> Skye
>
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