Old Car Stuff

"lone_liberal" (token-liberal) 08/02/2019 at 13:33 • Filed to: None

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I decided to finally get started on replacing the Camaro’s springs, ball joints and shocks. I’ve been putting it off since this stuff hasn’t been touched in decades. How’s it going? Well, I just made a run for more cut off disks and I’m only on the first shock.

Thoughts and prayers are appreciated.

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > lone_liberal 08/02/2019 at 13:52

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Me, when removing old parts and bolts of unknown dependability:

Censored > lone_liberal 08/02/2019 at 14:11

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Try Arc Abrasives Predator cut off wheels found a Fastenal (and maybe other places). They are by far and away the best that we have found and will quickly pay for themselves over the cheepies based on how long they last.

https://www.fastenal.com/product/abrasives/bonded-abrasives/cutting-wheels/609678?categoryId=609678&level=3&isExpanded=true&Public%20Vendor%20Name=ARC%20ABRASIVES&productFamilyId=26116

lone_liberal > Censored 08/02/2019 at 14:39

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Thanks for the suggestion! Right now it’s more about access. The bottom shock bolts were relatively easy to cut but getting in to the upper one is challenging given the shape of the control arm and the inner fender. A cutting torch would make quick work of it but I don’t have one.

lone_liberal > Censored 08/02/2019 at 17:15

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In  the end I had to go small. A Dremel with a cutoff wheel did the trick.