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How do I remove stud from RCD Classics shocks (with pictures)
Here are shocks in question.
![]() ![]() ![]() Anyone know how to remove the factory stud? I can't figure it out. |
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Re: How do I remove stud from RCD Classics shocks (with pictures)
I'd say grind that rivet and see what happens.
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Re: How do I remove stud from RCD Classics shocks (with pictures)
Meh. Okay. I'm really looking for a way to mount these above the frame rail. Looks like Porterbuilt or Hotchkis have options. Though Hotchkis' product comes with shocks and I doubt they'll sell them separately.
How strong do those mounts need to be? I'm tempted to just cut some steel tube and use that. I don't weld, so cutting would be the limit. |
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Re: How do I remove stud from RCD Classics shocks (with pictures)
I ran into this too. Luckily a good friend of mine worked at Bilstein and was able to remove these ends (they screw on) and put a set of standard ends on. He had special clamping blocks that held the shaft as he put them into a 12 ton press. Once the shaft was clamped to not rotate, he used a big wrench to remove the ends. Biggest thing is to not score the shafts.
I did this as I wanted to use the outer reinforcement brackets that CPP sells. Here is what it looked like when done. ![]() That said, I still have the old parts and could test out grinding the rivet off and seeing what is behind the washer, if you like.
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Re: How do I remove stud from RCD Classics shocks (with pictures)
Are you running part number 55-R033 ?
They just seem too long? maybe I'm crazy. |
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Re: How do I remove stud from RCD Classics shocks (with pictures)
I would have to check. I bought these from CPP so it's whatever version they are selling. Bought them 2.5 years ago.
Edit: Looked at CPP site, yes that is the part number.
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