Need quick help, replacing rear shocks on 2011 Limited 4wd

Michael Mandry · Feb 21, 2018

Hey everyone, first post here. I am in the process of trying to change the rear shocks on my 2011 Limited 4wd (without air suspension). I am trying to remove the bolt/nut through the shock in the lower control arm. Chilton says torque is 406 ft-lbs. I am using a 1/2" impact rated to 650 ft-lbs. And PB Blaster has been sitting on it for hours. But it will absolutely not move!

Any suggestions?

gixer2000 · Feb 21, 2018

Get a long piece of pipe on your 1/2 ratchet and go to work.

Flexpedition · Feb 21, 2018

If that impact isn't doing it, I'd look into applying some heat and a whack with a sledge. Hope you get it going.

Michael Mandry · Feb 21, 2018

Thanks guys. I gave it some whacks, I sprayed more PB Blaster and let it sit, and kept working on it. Finally gave!!!! Now on to the next steps!

Gary Waugh · Feb 22, 2018

406 ft/lbs of torque!! Ford certainly don't want it coming undone accidentally!!

deweysmith · Feb 22, 2018

They also want you to replace the bolt and nut every time it's removed, in case Chilton doesn't say that.

gixer2000 · Feb 22, 2018

That's why I bought the big boy Milwaukee impact. I'm so tired of fighting with bolts like this and this makes 406 ft/lb easy. I tossed around the idea of buying one of the mid torque models and figured I'd regret it. Considering I'm doing my rear shocks soon I'm happy I bought the big boy. Also bought the rubber boot so I don't beat it up too bad

Gary Waugh · Feb 22, 2018

Nice impact wrench, all of mine run on compressed air, they work great but you need a big compressor as they really consume air when working!!

Gary

gixer2000 · Feb 22, 2018

Gary Waugh said:
Nice impact wrench, all of mine run on compressed air, they work great but you need a big compressor as they really consume air when working!!

Gary

I've always had pneumatic tools and not having a garage makes air tools a pain so I sprung for the Milwaukee. They claim 1400lb of nut busting torque and Its pretty powerful

Gary Waugh · Feb 22, 2018

gixer2000 said:
I've always had pneumatic tools and not having a garage makes air tools a pain so I sprung for the Milwaukee. They claim 1400lb of nut busting torque and Its pretty powerful

1400 lbs/ft from a portable electric wrench, that is fantastic, I think I might have to take a serious look at getting one!! better stop here before I get accused of hi-jacking this thread, but thanks for the info.

Gary

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