problem removing top nut on rear shocks

Robti · 15th January 2020, 09:05

Hi first time working on my suspension and stuck removing this nut, put ring spanner on and Allen key and all I get is spring when levering them together like something is ready to snap, so first I assume its a normal nut and not left hand thread. so any hints I could try I have left it with plusgas sprayed on it for the moment ?
Thanks

kaiser · 15th January 2020, 09:56

If in doubt, give it a clout, the bigger the doubt, the bigger the clout!

I can see no logical reason why anyone would make this a left hand thread. But I would not know specifically. Can't you see some of the thread? and determine the direction?

I suspect it is only rust, and that you are not ham fisted enough.
Soak in penetrating oil for starters, and eat some spinach!

Robti · 15th January 2020, 10:01

been back out to give it another spray and tried a nut on it so a r/h thread, I will try it again in a couple of hours then impact gun on it

Robti · 15th January 2020, 10:50

well the corroded nut came off no problem(I hadn't touched this one yet) and the nut that looked like new took a 3' breaker bar and a set or 3' stillsons to get it to move.

kaiser · 15th January 2020, 11:28

If you can't fix it with a hammer, it is an electrical problem!

15th January 2020, 09:05	#1
Robti Posted a thing or two MG ZT-T 190+,Rover 800 vitesse coupe Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Hamilton Posts: 1,971 Thanks: 616 Thanked 228 Times in 210 Posts	problem removing top nut on rear shocks Hi first time working on my suspension and stuck removing this nut, put ring spanner on and Allen key and all I get is spring when levering them together like something is ready to snap, so first I assume its a normal nut and not left hand thread. so any hints I could try I have left it with plusgas sprayed on it for the moment ? Thanks __________________ Robert

15th January 2020, 09:56	#2
kaiser This is my second home 75 Tourer 2.5 Auto, 1.8T, 75V8ZT Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Johannesburg ZA Posts: 6,200 Thanks: 1 Thanked 859 Times in 613 Posts	If in doubt, give it a clout, the bigger the doubt, the bigger the clout! I can see no logical reason why anyone would make this a left hand thread. But I would not know specifically. Can't you see some of the thread? and determine the direction? I suspect it is only rust, and that you are not ham fisted enough. Soak in penetrating oil for starters, and eat some spinach! __________________ Worth his V8 in gold

15th January 2020, 10:01	#3
Robti Posted a thing or two MG ZT-T 190+,Rover 800 vitesse coupe Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Hamilton Posts: 1,971 Thanks: 616 Thanked 228 Times in 210 Posts	been back out to give it another spray and tried a nut on it so a r/h thread, I will try it again in a couple of hours then impact gun on it __________________ Robert

15th January 2020, 10:50	#4
Robti Posted a thing or two MG ZT-T 190+,Rover 800 vitesse coupe Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Hamilton Posts: 1,971 Thanks: 616 Thanked 228 Times in 210 Posts	well the corroded nut came off no problem(I hadn't touched this one yet) and the nut that looked like new took a 3' breaker bar and a set or 3' stillsons to get it to move. __________________ Robert

15th January 2020, 11:28	#5
kaiser This is my second home 75 Tourer 2.5 Auto, 1.8T, 75V8ZT Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Johannesburg ZA Posts: 6,200 Thanks: 1 Thanked 859 Times in 613 Posts	If you can't fix it with a hammer, it is an electrical problem! __________________ Worth his V8 in gold