Front shocks

TMCINTOSH11

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2002 FORD EXPLORER
4.0L
V6
AWD
AUTOMATIC
234,992 MILES

I noticed my front shocks went out about a week ago. I got new ones for it but I cannot get the old ones off, the bottom bolt is some how turning with the rubber bushing around it. I managed to get the nut off at the other end but I cannot get the bolt to come out at all. I tried hammering it out but it will not budge, there is no room to cut it out plus I will need to reuse the same bolt. I soaked it with almost two cans of WD-40. Anybody have any ideas on how to get this bolt out? Thanks!

Friday, August 18th, 2017 AT 9:09 AM

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KEN L

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Yep those can be difficult. I have used a torch to heat the bolt up and it gets rid of the rust which helps. If that doesn't work use a cutting torch and replace the bolt.

Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken

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Friday, August 18th, 2017 AT 3:39 PM

TMCINTOSH11

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Thanks ken, I got it off, I took a torch to the bushing were the nut was and tapped it with a hammer and came right out, apparently you gotta burn the bushing off to get the bolt out, kind of different from what Im use to but it was actually easier that way, thanks for the reply!

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Friday, August 18th, 2017 AT 3:59 PM

KEN L