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HELP - Shock Assy. Stuck/Rusted to Frame Mount...

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by mr_souc, Nov 28, 2020.

  1. Nov 28, 2020 at 11:16 AM
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    mr_souc

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    Hey all, looking for some ideas before I loose my shit...

    2012 4Runner, SR5 w/ 130k miles...

    80% through the driver side SR5 to TRD Pro coil and shock assy. suspension upgrade, I straight up could NOT get the goddamn stock shock to come out of the perch on the frame...

    Tried all the typical options, heat, hammer, bfh, prybar, chisel and hammer, even reassembled everything to try bouncing on it... Nothing, no movement...

    The three 14mm bolts on the top hat are off, the 19mm on the bottom of the shock is out (I can wiggle by hand the whole assy.), the 17mm UCA upper ball joint bolt is out and the whole LCA is hanging free... I also loosened the 22mm LCA bolts to allow a little more room to beat on things and still nothing...

    Any ideas? I have beat on and fucked with this thing for almost 2 hours with no luck... (haven't even started the passenger side too). I'm out of ideas other then reassembly again, and taking it to a local shop do it...

    It's unbelievable, I'm guessing the difficulty is due to the wear & tear from millage. I have done two Tacoma suspension lifts (2011 and a 2014) and the shock assy. slid right out. I also recently did a suspension lift in my 2014 Tundra, same thing no problem, the shock assy. slid right out slicker than snot on a doorknob. I've NEVER had this much of an issue evah... Pissed me right off mistah!

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    Thanks all!
     
    mr_souc, Nov 28, 2020
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  2. Mar 1, 2021 at 7:29 PM
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    mauspalls

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    Yikes. I say nuke it from orbit. If you can't do that, I've had good luck with a nice long vinegar soak - just be careful to only get it where you want it. I've used the super strong 30% vinegar they sell at Lowes (not the 5% variety you find at Target) with good results. Use safety glasses and gloves, though! Maybe a respirator, too, if you're working in a confined space.
     
    mauspalls, Mar 1, 2021
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  3. Mar 22, 2023 at 3:11 PM
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    Marieileen

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    Hi did you ever figure this out successfully? I am having the same problem and I cannot get them separated after trying everything you mentioned as well… I haven’t tried the vinegar soak yet.
     
    Marieileen, Mar 22, 2023
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  4. Mar 22, 2023 at 3:16 PM
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    ChessGuy

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    Spot on with this advice. 100% all the way. Nuke it before the damn cancer keeps spreading to other parts of the truck.
     
    ChessGuy, Mar 22, 2023
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  5. Dec 11, 2023 at 4:43 PM
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    Higgbra73

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    Higgbra73 Nitrous Fixes Everything

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    If you accessibility air tool, soak the shit out of it with penetrating fluid, then use a flat head chisel & air hammer
     
    Higgbra73, Dec 11, 2023
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