Houdille Shock Help?... DIY

[jimTN]

Put a hammer under the ring on the arm and hit the top of the ring with another hammer. After a few whacks the tapered link fastner will pop out.

[blucar]

Originally Posted by jimTN

Put a hammer under the ring on the arm and hit the top of the ring with another hammer. After a few whacks the tapered link fastner will pop out.

The above procedure is also an easy way to remove tie rod ends.
Of course a "pickle fork" tool is the right way to remove a tie rod end, however, I know several front end repairman that just smack them with a hammer, that is backed up on the other side with a hammer..