[Supras] Spring removal from shock problems?

[Walker, Brian (Rich. Dist)]

 This may end up being an option but I'm not sure as I don't want to
damage the threads. My main concern is the shocks as they'll be rebuilt
and reused after removing the springs. They are a c-clip style, too bad
I can't make a tool to fit a lower grove and compress the sprig/perch
from the bottom enough to remove the clip, then the springs could come
off from the bottom.

-----Original Message-----
From: Bob Shapton [mailto:bshap at tonedeaf.com] 
Sent: Monday, November 05, 2007 10:34 AM
To: Walker, Brian (Rich. Dist); supras-bounces at supras.com
Subject: Re: [Supras] Spring removal from shock problems?

If you can get a die grinder or Dremel tool in there you can cut the
nuts off.

Bob

Date sent:      	Mon, 5 Nov 2007 10:26:53 -0500
From:           	"Walker, Brian \(Rich. Dist\)" 
<Brian.Walker2 at VDOT.Virginia.gov>
To:             	"Jim Jobe" <jjobe2 at supratech.org>
Copies to:      	Supras at supras.com
Subject:        	Re: [Supras] Spring removal from shock problems?

> I have tried at 120 psi but my compressor is likely limited by the 
> regulator size. I might take them to the shop, where much more flow is

> avail. I just don't want to spin the shafts too fast if it doesn't 
> work.
> Probably wouldn't hurt for a short burst and I'll be getting the oil 
> changed and seals replaced anyway (reason for removal)
> 
> Wasn't sure if someone had come up with a trick to hold the shaft.
> Our
> inexpensive Home Depot bushing removal tool worked wonders, just 
> haven't thought of anything for this yet.
> Thanks,
> Brian
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jim Jobe [mailto:jjobe2 at supratech.org]
> Sent: Monday, November 05, 2007 10:15 AM
> To: Walker, Brian (Rich. Dist)
> Cc: Supras at supras.com
> Subject: Re: [Supras] Spring removal from shock problems?
> 
> 
> Impact wrench generally does it.
> 
> On Mon, Nov 05, 2007 at 09:27:04AM -0500, Walker, Brian (Rich.
> Dist)
> wrote:
> > On the stock shock mounts, the upper 'cup' has a flat edge to
> match
> > that of the threaded portion of the shock shaft to keep the shaft
> from
> 
> > turning while tightening/removing the top bolt (cup holds the
> spring
> > in place on the shock) I remember when putting the Tokicos on my
> car
> > thinking on of the flat areas looked worn and could be a problem
> later.
> > I now have another set that I'm working on and am unable to remove
> the
> 
> > top bolt (shaft is turning along with bolt) Shocks are aftermarket
> so
> > it's possible the flat edge doesn't extend as far as stock or that
> the
> 
> > flat on the upper mount is worn. I have not been able to find a
> way to
> 
> > removed this. Anyone else have any suggestions?
> > I've tried placing rubber tubing over the shaft while holding with 
> > pliers but it still turns.
> > Thanks for any help,
> > Brian
> 
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