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05-15-2015, 08:35 AM
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Tips on removing front drop links
Having a few issues with mine, the Allen key hole is rounded, is there a flat spot on the rear that I could get a spanner on to stop the thread spinning so I can then undo the nut?
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Mine rusted extremely fast, I ran into the same problem. I ended up just putting a big set of vise grips on the shaft (destroying the rubber boot) and using my impact wrench to remove the nut.
I installed new ones a month ago and they're already starting to rust! |
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05-15-2015, 09:13 AM
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Clean the threads with a wire brush and use some penetrating oil on the nut if you haven't already. Lock together a couple of nuts on the outer part of the bolt (preferably this part dry and clear of penetrating oil). This should give you something to hold a wrench/spanner on to keep the joint from spinning.  If it was as rusty as mine, you may have to work the nut back and forth and clean with a wire brush as you go. |
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Try hammering a torx bit into the stripped allen keyway.
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I had to cut mine, they always rust and suck.
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