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Ok so i put a ground force kit on my truck a while back but never did the shocks well I'm trying today and HTF do you get the top bolt out I've worked on cars for a long time and WTF i can't get a wrench on it i can get a socket on it but the the ratchet i know some one has a trick besides removing the bed lol.
 
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Most rear shocks have a key bolt attached to the nut . You have any pics ?
 
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Had a friend w/ the same problem, he ended up buyin a cheap wrench, cut it off about 4 inches long and used the open box end, stuck it on the nut and it will hold itself, while slowly untightening it. Should work, and the length is perfect. Or try some small vice grips and lock them into place, or a crescent wrench.... good luck !!!
 
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Yea post up a pic, but if all else fails sounds like what hemibabe said will work
 
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Ha get a pic i can't even get my hand up there let alone a camera but I'm going to try the wrench trick tomorrow just did not want to cut my snap on tools ill head out to sears thanks.
 
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Yea I wouldn't want to cut a snap on wrench either
 
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So went to sears bought a wrench but still had a pain so i broke down and removed the inner wheel well lets just say the extra 15 mins to remove that makes this job SOOOOOOOOOOO much easier.
 
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And you didn't take any pics? Lol

Glad you got it worked out
 
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