Thread: ARB RD03 :grrr!!!

Hammer blows (fast strike with a LIGHT hammer) using a punch from the side is the go. It's a handy trick taught to me by a guru or small motorcycle fastener removal. If that doesn't work try some hot/cold cycling with a small butane torch, but only if you can focus the heat just on the bolt.

I hope I don't have the same trouble when I take apart my RD56!

OK - finally managed the last few...

Tried hammer and punch - no joy

Tried heat as well - no joy

Bought new Sidchrome socket, as the other (KC tools long socket) was a bit rounded by now... The Sidchrome socket rounded off first try...

I then trimmed down the long socket to remove the rounded section, then belted the end of the socket with a hammer to mushroom it in slightly. Then heated the bolts as much as I dared (there is a plastic cage inside the locker), hammered the socket on (was now a very snug fit) - and hey presto!!!

Does anyone know if I can use SHCS to reassemble instead of the original bolts???

Originally Posted by isuzurover

I then trimmed down the long socket to remove the rounded section, then belted the end of the socket with a hammer to mushroom it in slightly. Then heated the bolts as much as I dared (there is a plastic cage inside the locker), hammered the socket on (was now a very snug fit) - and hey presto!!!

..... Either your not reading your PM's ... or your just into fugging sockets ....

Mike

Originally Posted by mike 90 RR

..... Either your not reading your PM's ... or your just into fugging sockets ....

Mike

Hi Mike - thanks for the PM - however as AULRO was down I didn't get to read it until after I everything was sorted.

It would be great if you could explain your method for the benefit of myself and others - the PM was a bit cryptic???