Removing seized shackle bolts?
Hello All, Looking for recommendations. I purchased the MorRyde CRE3000 with wet bolt / shackle kit. Jacked the camper up and the axels up, pulled the wheels, and did not get past the first shack...
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Cummins12V98 wrote:
Right angle grinder with a slitting disk makes it EZ-PZ.
Forget the HF JUNK.
I needed a angle grinder for home use, bought 1 from HF. After the 2nd exchange, I took the front apart and put grease on the gears. Has worked for years.
OTOH, a Matt gas torch will heat those small nuts.
BB_TX wrote:
Many times you can break the nut loose by working it back and forth rather than brute force. With a wrench or break over with socket, try to turn in loosen direction, then tighten, loosen, tighten, and back and forth. Usually after a few times you will begin to feel it move a little. And then more. Until it finally comes loose. And yes, soak it first.
That does sometimes work, but a impact on the nut is better to break it loose, and less likely to break it off.
Lynnmor wrote:
When you have the new parts installed, spray Fluid Film on the springs and related hardware so you don't have a rusty mess again. Re coat annually, it only takes a few minutes.
A dab of anti-seize close to where the nut will seat will let it come off with no more maintenance. Keep pins greased, never need to take it apart again.
