Any clues on removing the large hex looking nut at the bottom of the steering stem that holds the bearing in the frame? Is it reverse threads?

 

That nut is suppose to be at 80 ft lbs and it's normal thread. Turn it a little harder. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]

 

LOL!! I fell like I am going to bend the frame!! I couldnt find a damn thing to use on that so I grinded down an old hammer to make it fit in there and it works great but no leverage, either going to bend the frame or break the hammer!! [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif[/img]

 

put some heat to it. u have to break the lock tite.

 

you can tap it out with a chisel but then will need a new nut on re-install, no heat needed.
We've made our own tool now, get you a bolt from the local hardware with a head that fits in the nut, weld a nut on the other end and put a 1/2 drive ratchet on it and it is easily installed or removed.

 

I removed mine with a hammer and a flat blade screwdriver. Just put the screwdriver into the corner of the hex nut and tap it until it turns a little. Keep moving the screwdriver to the next corner of the hex nut and work that sucker out of there. I didn't beat up the nut too bad, it could be re-used.

 

Thanks,

I will try the new options suggested and hopefully this will get it out.

 

I had a big bolt that fit it almost perfect and used some visegrips on the bolt.