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R26 Removing Rear Shock Eye From Old Insert
Posted: Mon Jun 27, 2022 4:56 pm
by VintageJim
I am rebuilding the rear shocks on my 1956 R26 and the right insert unscrewed from the shock eye with no problem. I thought I broke the left insert loose but it appears the insert cracked and is spinning right above where the threads start. I tried heating it but no luck as the shock insert piece still turns. I was going to saw the insert off near where it is spinning and try to hold or cut it from the inside. Has anyone else has this problem and found a better solution? I checked a couple of suppliers and couldn't find a new left shock eye.
Thanks for any ideas!
Jim
Re: R26 Removing Rear Shock Eye From Old Insert
Posted: Mon Jun 27, 2022 7:53 pm
by jwonder
Jim,
I have never seen this before! Not really sure what to suggest.
If you need a new left telescopic left eye (BMW part #33533054182) with the small hole, complete with new bushing, make me an offer as I have one that was wrong for a previous build that I had cad plated, etc.
Re: R26 Removing Rear Shock Eye From Old Insert
Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2022 12:01 pm
by VintageJim
That is not a good sign if you have never seen this before! I sent you a PM
Jim
Re: R26 Removing Rear Shock Eye From Old Insert
Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2022 7:20 am
by Daves79x
I had that happen on a basket case R60/2. The shock body turns at the seam. I just junked the whole thing and found another lower eye. I think they are still available from various sources, but you already have been offered one.
Dave
Re: R26 Removing Rear Shock Eye From Old Insert
Posted: Mon Jul 04, 2022 11:24 pm
by San Arthur
I encounter the same problem.
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At the end I resorted to Vech and purchased a replacement.
Re: R26 Removing Rear Shock Eye From Old Insert
Posted: Wed Jul 06, 2022 2:08 pm
by VintageJim
Yes, I purchased the unit from James Wonder and it sure made it easy! It would be a very difficult job to try to cut the old shock out of the shock eye!