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46coupe

08-02-2021 @ 4:53 AM

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There is still a problem removing the other part of the link from the car. The ball on the link is right against the shackle. I have tried to raise the left side of the axle as suggested, but what happened was the whole car was raised. I have pics but can't seem to pull them from my email file. Would you or someone email me to get the pics and possibly help with a solution? My email is nhhistand@yahoo.com
Thanks for any help offered,
Brad

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07-27-2021 @ 12:19 PM

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Got it removed yesterday with the tool you show. Now I have to remove the half that is on the car. It's blocked by the spring shackle. Someone suggested I jack the axle up closest to the link to get clearance which I will try in the next few days.
Since removing the rear driver side shock, the front end of the passenger side has dipped down toward the floor. Is that normal and when I finally receive and install the new shock will the right front become level again?
Thanks for all your help to everyone who has posted on this thread.

51woodie

07-27-2021 @ 11:22 AM

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46. Have you had any success with your shock link removal?

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07-24-2021 @ 3:25 PM

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46coupe. I had to change links on my 46 Super Deluxe, and it was a bear. I finally found this tool at Princess Auto (Canada), Harbor Freight may have them in the US. I backed the nut off flush with the stud to protect the stud threads, the forked arm went between the shock arm and link, with the lever on top of the stud/nut.. I cranked the bolt as hard as I could, with no success. I fired up the oxy/acet torch with a small tip, heated the outer end of the arm where the stud passes through, and the stud popped free. It didn't take much heat. The OLFA knife is for size reference.

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07-24-2021 @ 4:20 AM

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Thanks for answering. I will try again and let you know what happens.

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07-23-2021 @ 3:16 PM

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I am sorry the tools didn't work.

I went through everything that you did (my links were frozen in place for 46 years-I couldn't get them loose in all that time).

It did take a lot of pressure from the tools to get them out, but they did come out.

When you do get them removed, please post how you did it sir.

Again, I am sorry those tools didn't work for you.

46coupe

07-22-2021 @ 7:59 AM

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The tool arrived yesterday. I tried it out this morning. It didn't work. I think the link and bushing have rust welded together. I've used penetrating oil, heat and a hammer. none of which worked. Lucky that it's on the lever end of the shock and Andy probably has an arbor press to break it free. Hopefully the piece of link that is blocked by the shackle will come off. I will try what Tom suggested earlier to try and get the shackle out the way by jacking the axle.

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07-20-2021 @ 9:41 AM

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Yes. on the driver side where the shock is removed. The passenger side has no interference . Of course the shock is still hooked up there. Maybe that's the difference. Also I noticed that the tire on the passenger side is about 4 inches closer to the fender than the driver's side. I don't know how that can happen.

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07-19-2021 @ 10:29 AM

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Is it the Spring Shackle that is in the way?

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07-19-2021 @ 1:19 AM

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Abigail is the name of another separator they showed on Amazon. I'll order the one shown today. My problem doesn't seem to be the backing plate but the connection where the end of the leaf spring is fastened on the left rear. The link stud is abutting that connection. Thanks again for your help and the link.

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