rear shock removal

[MoparMatt383]

I tried to remove the old rear shocks on my barracuda today.  The bottom bolt broke so it was easy to get that off.     Then I was able to get the nut off for the top of the shock, but could not get the bolt out to remove the shock for anything.  I tryed to pound it out and I tried to turn it out, but it just would not budge.  Its as if the bolt and shock have become one, which would not surprise me.  Any ideas because I am out of them?

Matt

[MEK-Dangerfield]

There is a metal sleeve that the bolts slides through. Chances are, everything is nice and rusted together now. Any chance you can slide a large flat blade screw driver up there where the nut was, and try to use the screwdriver as a lever to force the bolt out the other side?

  Mike

[MoparMatt383]

I dont think so Mek.  I was trying that and there is very little room to get any decent leverage.

Matt

[Chryco Psycho]

penetrating oil & heat

[JS27N0B]

penetrating oil & heat

Bottom bolt broke? You will need a new spring plate as this is a stud welded into the plate.