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philipswanson · 09-23-2018, 04:30 PM

I am working on a 40 wagon and tying to pull the L/H axle housing. I got everything undone except for the Houdaille shock. I am looking for the best way to remove it without beating it to death because I would like to have it rebuilt before assembly. Anybody know the best way to remove it without beating it to death? All seems rusted in place. Doubt if it was ever pulled before since new.

Thanks, Phil Swanson

FortyNiner · 09-23-2018, 05:24 PM

If it is rusted in place, what makes you think it can be rebuilt?

philipswanson · 09-23-2018, 05:41 PM

I need to get it off first without destroying it.

grumppyoldman · 09-23-2018, 06:39 PM

The shock itself un-bolts from the frame if that's what you are asking for, then the shock link has to be disconnected from the shock arm. I got the links off mine by turning the nut around and hitting it with a hammer. Ruined the nut but got some more from Mac's. If you are trying to remove the cover on the shock good luck, takes a special wrench for that. Al

FortyNiner · 09-23-2018, 07:42 PM

The bolts for the links are tapered. Should be wider toward the head end.

philipswanson · 09-24-2018, 09:25 AM

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Got it off. It looks like the thing is just frozen. Probably pretty typical. Luckily I have an NOS one and new link to replace it. Gotta do the other 3 now. Thanks, Phil Swanson

09-23-2018, 04:30 PM	#1
philipswanson Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Bonita, CA Posts: 1,378	Removal & Installation of Houdaille Shock I am working on a 40 wagon and tying to pull the L/H axle housing. I got everything undone except for the Houdaille shock. I am looking for the best way to remove it without beating it to death because I would like to have it rebuilt before assembly. Anybody know the best way to remove it without beating it to death? All seems rusted in place. Doubt if it was ever pulled before since new. Thanks, Phil Swanson

09-23-2018, 05:24 PM	#2
FortyNiner Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: u-rah-rah-Wisconsin Posts: 1,244	Re: Removal & Installation of Houdaille Shock If it is rusted in place, what makes you think it can be rebuilt? __________________ 19 and 49 F1 - jes' like Henry II built 1946 Deluxe - as Henry built it

09-23-2018, 05:41 PM	#3
philipswanson Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Bonita, CA Posts: 1,378	Re: Removal & Installation of Houdaille Shock I need to get it off first without destroying it.

09-23-2018, 06:39 PM	#4
grumppyoldman Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Texas Gulf Coast Posts: 727	Re: Removal & Installation of Houdaille Shock The shock itself un-bolts from the frame if that's what you are asking for, then the shock link has to be disconnected from the shock arm. I got the links off mine by turning the nut around and hitting it with a hammer. Ruined the nut but got some more from Mac's. If you are trying to remove the cover on the shock good luck, takes a special wrench for that. Al

09-23-2018, 07:42 PM	#5
FortyNiner Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: u-rah-rah-Wisconsin Posts: 1,244	Re: Removal & Installation of Houdaille Shock The bolts for the links are tapered. Should be wider toward the head end. __________________ 19 and 49 F1 - jes' like Henry II built 1946 Deluxe - as Henry built it

09-24-2018, 09:25 AM	#6
philipswanson Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Bonita, CA Posts: 1,378	Re: Removal & Installation of Houdaille Shock Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Got it off. It looks like the thing is just frozen. Probably pretty typical. Luckily I have an NOS one and new link to replace it. Gotta do the other 3 now. Thanks, Phil Swanson