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harrys healy joseph h. Somerset, Pa., USA Sign in to contact 1966 Austin-Healey Sprite "Lola"	Topic Creator (OP) Jul 22, 2014 06:20 PM Joined 9 years ago 15 Posts

Is there some trick to removing the pinch pin/clamp bolt from the end of the arm they don't thread backwards do they? I got every thing else lose with a little P B Blaster but the pinch bolt and I'm close to rounding the head. I'd like to buy some rebuilds from worldwide. Thanks Joe.

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Re: front shocks #2
AN5L8016 Mark Haynes Nederland, CO, USA Sign in to contact 1958 Austin-Healey Bugeye Sprite "Bertie"	Jul 22, 2014 06:25 PM Top Contributor Joined 11 years ago 1,451 Posts

The end bolt (Pinch) captures the Trunnion bolt. If the pinch bolt won't turn, try turning it while you rock the trunnion bolt back and forth a bit. And the pinch bolt is standard thread (right hand) on both sides.

'58 Bugeye
'05 Mini Cooper S

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Re: front shocks #3
harrys healy joseph h. Somerset, Pa., USA Sign in to contact 1966 Austin-Healey Sprite "Lola"	Topic Creator (OP) Jul 22, 2014 07:54 PM Joined 9 years ago 15 Posts

Thanks Mark I see how the trunnion bolt works back+forth but alas to late I all ready rounded it . I think its pretty much rusted solid.
I'll have to see if the accept core shocks with the trunnion and bolt attached.
Thanks very much for your advice, Joe.

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ronlcraven Ron Craven Clovis, Calif, USA Sign in to contact	Jul 22, 2014 10:45 PM Joined 11 years ago 1,387 Posts

You could carefully drill it out.

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PeterC Peter Caldwell Madison Wisconsin, USA Sign in to contact 1931 Morris Minor Saloon "Cammy OHC" 1960 Land Rover Series II 1962 MG Midget MkI 1963 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia & more	Jul 23, 2014 06:39 AM Top Contributor Joined 18 years ago 6,506 Posts

Joe, we will remove the trunion and return it with a shock. We can drill out the bolt, and that's easier than drilling out a broken drill or easyout. We have many spare used trunnions.

Peter c

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