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Hi all, I'm wanting to replace the rebound rubbers on the chassis for the rear suspension on my 4A, the ones on are slightly!? perished/split, They are the ones when jacked up, the shocks rest on, I've replacements (from Moss), the originals are as usual, stuck. Before I hacksaw them off, is the chassis threaded & will the remaining stubs need to be drilled out or are there 'loose' bolts that will fall away. By the way, as a matter of coincidence, it was registerred 19th July '66, 2 years to the day after my wife was born. She's just gone out slamming the door behind her. I feel a few beers comming my way tonight! Joys of married life. I still wonder after 30 years of marraige how I got my handle Sadman?! you think more of that car then me.

Doug

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I note that perhaps in recognition of this the makers of WD-40 are now marketing a "Specialist Fast Release Penetrant" claimed to quickly penetrate rusted and corroded parts and loosen seized fixings. It is said to be suitable for use on metal, alloys, rubber and plastic. Haven't tried it and would be interested in feedback. I find Plus Gas good.

 

Tim

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I remember putting a super tight grip on mine with mole grips after using loads of WD40 too. I hit the mole grips with a hammer and eventually it all started to move and managed to unscrew the stop. I then put a tap through it to clean out the thread. Worked a treat but takes time. Better than saws and drills if you have the time:-)

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Doug,

 

Having just replaced the ones on the 6 (although on the trailing arm) different location I think on the 4A I tried penetrating oil but no good I applied a little gentle heat with a blow lamp and then used a small chisel on the steel ring the rubber attaches to, to start them off and then used mole grips to unscrew worked well.

 

Mark.

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