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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QCMan wrote:
Just did the same job and it took a long box wrench wedged against the frame and a 24" breaker bar. As soon as it broke loose it was normal ratchet work. Keep in mind that the nuts bottom against the shoulder of the bolt so it locks on more than if it was just holding two pieces together.
This way. You need a bigger 'hammer'.
Sometimes you need to get creative. I had a similar situation in a very awkward place but I got one end secure with a box wrench up against something secure & the other side had a breaker bar with pipe extension.
Here is the 'extra' part. It was not moving even with the pipe at the end of the breaker bar so I used a bottle jack, put considerable pressure on it, sprayed the area with penetrating oil, & walked away.
Came back the next day & it had broken free.
