I'm afraid a socket wrench won't work here. I think when I did it, I just
used Vise-Grips on the shaft and an open-end or box-end wrench on the nut.
Good Luck :)
'92 Dak CC 2wd 318 3.55
'84 GoldWing Interstate
----- Original Message -----
From: tony hirko
> Hello DAKers;
> I am trying to change the front shocks on my '93 5.2L 2wd auto Dakota, but
> can't get the upper nut off the shock stem. The shock is the type where
end
> of the shock's shaft is threaded, so when I turn the nut on the end, the
> whole stem turns inside the shock. I am using a deep socket from inside
> the engine compartment, so I can't get another wrench on the end of the
> shaft to keep it from spinning.
> My Haynes manual says to use a backup wrench on the upper nut. Is this a
> special tool [never heard of a backup wrench], or do they just mean use
> another wrench on the end of the shock. I havent taken my wheels off, but
> it doesnt look like theres any room to get to the upper nut from outside
> the wheel well.
> Any help is greatly appreciated, thanks, Tony
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