Copper Nine Eight

I have a 1985 delta 88. Trying to take on the front driver side shock but the nut just keeps spinning. What do I do?!?!

68_convert

There are various tools available that will hold the nut and turn the shaft so the shock can be removed.

Olds442redberet

This is very common. The top of the shock rod should have two flat sides allowing a small wrench to hold the shaft still as you use another wrench to turn the nut.

oldcutlass

Heres a good recent read:
https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums...-spinning.html

Olds442redberet

That's a good thread to read.
I am getting one of those sockets that's mentioned in the thread

68_convert

Here is one like I was speaking of.

http://www.lislecorp.com/divisions/products/?product=78

Copper Nine Eight

Jeez, you guys really help me out man. Thanks again!

Octania

Whatever you do, don't put any grease on those threads before installation. Life might be easier later for someone. [/sarcasm]

I just put front shocks into the Vette frame last night, used silicone grease on the rubber to metal areas and greased the threads.

joe_padavano

It may not matter. I used liberal application of anti-seize when I put the new front shocks in my wife's 1985 D88 about two years ago and still had to torch one off when I did the front suspension this spring. And I do have the proper GM shock tool.

FYI, with the upper control arms off, it's MUCH easier to access those shock nuts.