godofdragons

I pulled the whole assembly apart and got the top nut off but I can't get the top off or even see what's holding it on.

shoebox

I hope you put a spring compressor on it first. It's probably just rust holding it together.

godofdragons

Lol yes I used a spring compressor, this isn't my first time changing shocks just first time on an fbody. So I guess I didn't miss anything, I'll just spray it with pb blaster and try again tomorrow.

shoebox

Once the nut is off, it should come apart.

Pic of the assy courtesy of Injuneer:

Bud M

Impact wrench & PB Blaster did it for me

JasonK94Z

When you tighten the shock nut back on, are you supposed to prevent the shaft from spinning?

godofdragons

Ugh a hammer got me till the rod was flush with the top and its as stuck as ever.

Now I cant find the hack saw.

Injuneer

Are you reusing the shocks. If not, you might want to just cut the shock shaft. The upper shock/spring mount is probably going to need to be replaced too.

godofdragons

No I'm installing some konis. I assume I will be cutting them off if I ever find that hacksaw but those damn mounts are $55 a piece at autozone.

shoebox

Umm, yeah or you won't be able to tighten the nut.

Bud M

I've heard that the autozone mounts aren't exactly accurate in where the holes are drilled

godofdragons

Well I finished the job a little while ago. Once I used the hacksaw on the shaft I was able to hammer out the tip with a punch so I could reuse the mount. On the second shock I didn't even bother removing the bolt although it was so rusted I doubt I could have.