Date: Wed, 01 Jun 2005 02:35:13 GMT From: John B <rotten_NOSPAM_nospam.org> Subject: Re: c900 rear shock bolts
On Tue, 31 May 2005 22:14:00 -0400, dave <alofusblountmaybenospamel.net> wrote: > > The horizontal bolts at the bottom of the shock absorber assembly are the > least of your problems. You will need a couple of sharp "Sawz-all" blades > to cut the shock struts off. The last time I changed a set of rear shocks > on a C900, the shocks needed to be cut off because the upper nuts were rust > welded to the "bolt" on top of the shock. Any penetrant oil will do for the Yep, definitely some rust up there. I gave them a shot of WD-40 also, and I'll try Kroil if I can get some. If I have to cut them, I'll probably be using a hacksaw, since I probably won't be working anywhere with available electricity. John