NukeproofPeanut Posted January 12, 2015 Share So in my quest to replace the existing bearings in a reign x1 2010 frame I bought, I'm having trouble removing the lower shock pivot bolt (red dot in picture). This thing feels like it's welded in there! I'm not sure if more leverage will work as I can feel the bolt head is developing play from the allen keys!I've left it overnight twice with Q20 to soak in. I left the frame on the side, bottom hole covered and i filled the inner bolt with Q20. So if worst comes to worse and I drill it out , where can I get a replacement bolt from? EDIT: To clarify, I can't remove the nut holding the bolt in place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alouette3 Posted January 12, 2015 Share Unscrew the one end of the bolt a couple turns then knock it out with a nylon mallet or a block of wood and a hammer. That pivot sometimes gets stuck in my Trance frame. Also remove the wheel and any extra weight from the back if you haven't already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(Deon) Posted January 12, 2015 Share if you have a mallet, tap the bolt on the other side. There is a bit of pressure from the shock keeping it in place. Mallet, not hammer. Helps also to put the nut back on and tap on that instead of the thread. Only time you would need Q20 is to get the nut off the thread and I am assuming you have managed this? Edit: As Allouette said.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(Deon) Posted January 12, 2015 Share Unscrew the one end of the bolt a couple turns then knock it out with a nylon mallet or a block of wood and a hammer. That pivot sometimes gets stuck in my Trance frame. Also remove the wheel and any extra weight from the back if you haven't already. Snap! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJR Posted January 12, 2015 Share These guys are the reigning champions of Reign builds and re-builds! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NukeproofPeanut Posted January 12, 2015 Share No the nut is still in place. I just can't loosen it. The other lower one that connects the linkage to the rear triangle came off with ease. The frame is completely disassembled, with the rear triangle off. This is the last piece i need to remove and the shock will come off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(Deon) Posted January 12, 2015 Share what year Reign? oh 2010 - Sorry.. bit blind since my birthday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(Deon) Posted January 12, 2015 Share These guys are the reigning champions of Reign builds and re-builds! you pun for fun? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ichnusa Posted January 12, 2015 Share Use a bigger hammer mallet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NukeproofPeanut Posted January 12, 2015 Share Hahaha I'm not at the mallet phase just yet It's waiting for its opportunity, but the nut is still in place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(Deon) Posted January 12, 2015 Share Hmm, if the hex is starting to form play you may need to look at getting a different allen key to help save what is left in the bolt.. the current tool could also be deforming compounding the problem. You would need to shock the bolt by securing the one side and hitting the allen key with a hammer, not mallet, on the other to break the "seal". Slow turning will only stress the bolt head further and eventually strip the hex. You'll need to make the call when to stop and take it in.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wannabe Posted January 12, 2015 Share If you can't sort it out with a hammer, it's an electrical problem.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolipoli Posted January 12, 2015 Share Many moons ago, I replaced the bottom link on my 2010. If I recall it was super difficult to loosen as you are finding. I think it was a Loctite issue.Pain or Shine's method is what I used with success. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raggy Posted January 12, 2015 Share I also think heat will help break the loctite. Add heat then follow Pain and Shine method http://us.henkel-adhesives-blog.com/post/All-About-Threadlockers/How-to-Remove-Red-Threadlocker/ Google to the rescue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V12man Posted January 12, 2015 Share Air impact wrench..... take it to your local car mechanic - take him 10 sec to undo it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NukeproofPeanut Posted January 12, 2015 Share I'm a bit scared to take direct heat to the area, as I'll probably damage the surrounding paint and melt the rubber seals on the bearings. Will see if I can go past someone with an Air impact wrench if the hammer does not work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.