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Old 10-28-2016, 11:43 AM   #1
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Shock Absorber replacement Issue

1982 Excella I am replacing the drum, break assembly and bearing. I thought that this would be a good time to also replace the shocks. I am working on the back axle. The problem is that I do not have space to remove the top shock absorber nut. The stud is facing the frame and there is no space left to remove the nut from the stud. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Even if I get the nut off I would not be able to get the new shock on?? Does this mean I need to drop the whole axle? How big a job is that??
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Old 10-28-2016, 11:58 AM   #2
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Most people bend the shock mount.

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On second thought I may not understand your question.

This thread may help as it has pictures.
http://www.airforums.com/forums/f460...he-102670.html

The stud should be welded to the frame with a nut on the end. If that isn't your set up post a picture.

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Old 10-28-2016, 12:23 PM   #4
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Shock Installation Problem

Having trouble getting the picture to upload will work on that. On mine the top of the shock is attached to a stud on an arm coming off of the axle. The stud welded to the frame is on the bottom of the shock add appears OK
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Old 10-28-2016, 12:25 PM   #5
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That arm can be bend a little to facilitate removal and installation.

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Old 10-28-2016, 01:13 PM   #6
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Outofdoorsmart.com has a video showing the trick to installing that shock.

Good luck!
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Old 10-28-2016, 01:30 PM   #7
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Shock Installation Problem

Found it and it looks just like what I have Thanks I really appreciate it

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Old 10-31-2016, 10:04 AM   #8
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Hi GM,

I replaced all 4 shock absorbers on my 76 Overlander last year and it went very similar to the video shown in your string.

My only other trick was that my axle rubber had deteriorated meaning that when unweighted the upper shock stud lined up directly with the thicker portion of the main frame. If look in the video you can see the reinforced pattern (looks like a circle with a flat bottom). To gain myself an extra 1/4" I used a second jack to pivot the axle so that the shock stud was in the best place possible in the middle of that recessed circle. It bought me just enough room.

Notably my old shocks were installed in a similar manner to the video as the rubbers had already been cut in half.

Wish I had seen the video before installing. I've never had the guts to locate that jack mount that they used, no markings on my trailer.
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