Mlawson

I am new here. First older car i've bought and have been at it since october slowly getting things in working order.. original 46*** miles. new head gaskets, fuel lines, carburetor, brakes all around, fuel tank, fuel pump. Im onto the shocks now. The rear shocks to be exact. I have been able to get the lower bolt out but the upper two on both of the rears just spin. I can't see the top of the bolts i can only feel due to lack of space. I can't seem to get a wrench around them to be able to loosen them. Any suggestions? Am i going about this wrong?

MDchanic

Use small Vise-Grips. Clamp 'em good and tight, then break off the nuts.

If that fails, you can probably cut the heads off of the bolts with a whizzer.

Welcome to ClassicOlds.

- Eric

oldcutlass

Welcome to the site. I use a thin box or open end on top. As Eric stated, if all else fails just cut the nuts off.

joe_padavano

Welcome and yes, these are nut-and-bolt connections and you need to fit an open end wrench onto the nut at the top. IF too rusted to come apart, then cut them off.

Mlawson

Thank you all. I actually had more luck with small vise grips! New rear shocks are on. Much Appreciation

MDchanic

You're welcome. Glad you got it done!

- Eric