Removing rear shock from spring

[Jagernauth_Stephen@bns.attmail.com]

I'm changing the springs/shocks on my '87 5ktqw to H&R/Boge.  I started
with the rears since they're easier.  I have the whole spring/shock
assembly in a vise with spring compressors on the springs.  I don't have
the special tool 3017A shown in Bentley.

Any tips on removal of the top nut without spinning the shock piston?  I
may have to resort to a ViseGrip on the shock piston.  My 17mm wrench is
not thin enough to fit in there so I'm stuck with using a socket.

Thanks,

Regards,

Steve Jagernauth   jagernauth_stephen@bns.att.com
'87 5ktqw - 1.8 bar, H&R/Boge any day now
87 5kt (FOR SALE), '88 5ks, '91CQ
'88 Suburban - tow vehicle
'74 911/3.0 autox/track