rear spring replacement
 

Does anyone know the size of the nut that holds the rear shock on the trailing arm (bottom end)?

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Plus, I can't even get the top loose...any suggestions? It's got thatnut screwed down with the top having a little flange to grip onto with something but I'm not sure what I should use. Thought about vise grips but that seems like it might be a bad idea.

Thanks for the help,

The Mikester

Whoops, looks like 18 is the bolt size.
I just looked at mine--this is the bolt with the flat oval head? A 27mm socket seems to fit that nut, as does 1-1/16''.

Replaced them tonight with a buddy and all went well.

Springs scare the hell out of me.

ALWAYS USE A SPRING COMPRESSOR.

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Good picture Mike, you look like you had some fun. Is it all back together now? Was it worth the trouble you went to? I still have the entire rear suspension off my Chalon. Just been too lazy, sick, or busy with other things to get it back together.

All back together and been around the block.