I have never been successful in opening them because they are frozen closed. Some people have and I am certain you will hear from them.
There are two companies in the USA that rebuild them but again are very price, upwards of $175 per corner. I would like to get my rear ones done but that kind of money is out of my reach, especially when you add in the shipping costs.


1949 Chevy 1/2-Ton
"Sedgewick"
In the Gallery
1989 Caprice