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Author	Topic:   Trailer repairs
southernwhaler	posted 03-24-2003 10:49 PM ET (US)         i have a 1980 Montauk on a shoreline trailer. Saltwater has put the springs in bad shape. I thought I would change them before the season started. I am having a hard time getting the front bolt out. I tried oil, a maul, and a small air chisel. The bolt moved about 1/2" and stopped. Any suggestions?
j abrams	posted 03-25-2003 12:11 AM ET (US)             There is one solvent i use, "p and B. Its available a pep boys. Let it soak for a day or so. If this dosen't lossen than use a hot wrench. In other words, burn them off. Saves a lot of time and effort. Jim
Jerry Townsend	posted 03-25-2003 12:22 AM ET (US)             southernwhaler - when you see corrosion such as you have, it is time to take the gloves off - so to speak. A heavy duty air chisel often can be used to go through the nut. But, if you have it, use the cutting torch and save your knuckles, frustration and time. -------- Jerry/Idaho

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