So, trying to R&R the front shaft on my Titan. Little bit of rust and some dirty words getting everything loose. Last to go was the shock so I can swing the shaft out. The bottom had a lot if pressure still and the bolt got all galled up pulling it out. The upper had some rust so I hit it with PB blaster and a breaker bar. I "thought" it broke loose and went to cranking away. Before long I hear a loud BaNG and get fluid on my face.
So apparently the upper bolt is so rusted that instead of loosening, it tuners the INNER shock bolt and disassembled the shock.. Under a little pressure.
What did I do wrong? I've always pulled the center bolt from rigs in the past? Was I supposed to pull the spacer and all out instead of just the shock? WTH do I go from here????? This is my DD/work truck but its the off season. But I have no other form of transport unless the wife brings me her car and I know she has a Ton of meetings. Plus I have an interview this Friday!!
So apparently the upper bolt is so rusted that instead of loosening, it tuners the INNER shock bolt and disassembled the shock.. Under a little pressure.
What did I do wrong? I've always pulled the center bolt from rigs in the past? Was I supposed to pull the spacer and all out instead of just the shock? WTH do I go from here????? This is my DD/work truck but its the off season. But I have no other form of transport unless the wife brings me her car and I know she has a Ton of meetings. Plus I have an interview this Friday!!