Beltfed Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Trying to remove the front end lever shocks. One of the nuts (both sides) is hidden in a hole where the cross member meets the frame. How the heck are you suppose to hold that nut? I've used every wrench I have and can't capture the nut to screw the bolt off. These are the foward most mounting bolts on the shocks. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larry butcher Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 I just checked on my '38( cold out in the garage!) These nuts may have been welded on the inside of the frame before the cross member was attached. I see this a lot on'48 I'am working now. Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beltfed Posted November 19, 2014 Author Share Posted November 19, 2014 Thanks Mr. Butcher. I would have thought that was the way it should be, but it wasn't. There was a nut and lock washer inside the hole on both sides. I tried everything I could think of to get on that nut but nothing worked. So out come the cutoff wheel (wizz wheel) and I cut the head off the bolt. Then I found out why nothing would get on that nut. The nut was covered with under coating. I got the darn shocks off and I guess that's the important thing. I'll be moving on to the front buggy spring and steering stuff next. Stay tuned as I bet this part will be interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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