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Subject:Re: Rear shock removal -- How-to
Date:Tue, 8 Oct 1996 21:29:44 -0700

>In a message dated 96-10-08 09:24:45 EDT, you write:
>>Hey folks,
>>Anyone know of a good way to get the bottom bolt out in order to remove my
>>shocks? Is there a good puller for this?  The top ones came out easily
>>enough, but the bottom ones will hardly budge with a socket.  They are
>>currently soaking in oil.

Go to your Chrysler/Dodge dealer in the parts department and plop down $6
for the best rust penetrant known to man - Mopar heat valve penetrant.
Nothing else comes close.

-David

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David Schwarze                   '73 VW Safare Custom Camper       (Da Boat)
Dallas, Texas, USA               '73 Capri GT 2800                (Da Beast)
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or:     des@eskimo.com           '93 Weber WG-50                  (Da Piano)
http://www.anet-dfw.com/~ddes    '95, '96, '96 cats        (Aackkk! Phhttt!)
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