Red Neck Vise Grips - Dura Blue Axle / Swing Arm Install
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Red Neck Vise Grips - Dura Blue Axle / Swing Arm Install
I have begun another project. I am installing a +2 Swing Arm and a Dura Blue Eliminator 2+2 axle. I was having some trouble getting the axle nut to break loose when I had an idea. It looks a little silly but it worked.
Check out my Red Neck Vise Grips, but don't laugh too loud.............it worked great!!
By tightening it down like that you can either use your foot or do what I did, lower the quad down until the wrench was against the floor then put a pipe wrench on it. Then after applying A LOT of heat, hit the end of the pipe wrench with a hammer to break it loose. Things aren't as bad as they seem when you learn a few tricks along the way.
P.S. ............. That isn't mud or rust that you see in the pictures. It's Glamis sand........It's EVERYWHERE!! [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif[/img]
Check out my Red Neck Vise Grips, but don't laugh too loud.............it worked great!!
By tightening it down like that you can either use your foot or do what I did, lower the quad down until the wrench was against the floor then put a pipe wrench on it. Then after applying A LOT of heat, hit the end of the pipe wrench with a hammer to break it loose. Things aren't as bad as they seem when you learn a few tricks along the way.
P.S. ............. That isn't mud or rust that you see in the pictures. It's Glamis sand........It's EVERYWHERE!! [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif[/img]
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Red Neck Vise Grips - Dura Blue Axle / Swing Arm Install
i tried many things to get mine off but nooooooo luck. i took out those 2 allen key screws and all applied heat to the outer lock nut applied tones of heat and wd-40 with no luck i tried both ways to loosen it i eventually gave up. how long did it take you to get it off
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Red Neck Vise Grips - Dura Blue Axle / Swing Arm Install
hey banshee962000, I just sat there with the torch on it and turned the axle like a roticery for a good 10 to 15 minutes. I tried a few time here and there with no luck. I totally removed the set screws and pointed the fire directly into the holes. Eventually I could smell the loctite starting to stink so I knew I was getting close.
It wasn't until I put a pipe wrench on it and bashed the handle with a hammer a repeatedly until it broke loose. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-disgusted.gif[/img]
I do have one thing going on though. There is a rev limiter attached to the emergency brake. I have it unattached now and the rev limiter is now active. Has anyone got the trick to totally disabling it. If you do please let me know...........it will save me some tinkering.
Here is where I am now
It wasn't until I put a pipe wrench on it and bashed the handle with a hammer a repeatedly until it broke loose. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-disgusted.gif[/img]
I do have one thing going on though. There is a rev limiter attached to the emergency brake. I have it unattached now and the rev limiter is now active. Has anyone got the trick to totally disabling it. If you do please let me know...........it will save me some tinkering.
Here is where I am now
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Red Neck Vise Grips - Dura Blue Axle / Swing Arm Install
Hey Ward,
It's a 520 ERT Chain, 520x120, DID (part number 00008653)................Rocky Mountain ATV ...............$ 54.99
Thanks, I think it looks pretty good too. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]
I can't wait to see what +2 back and +3 wider does for the handling of the machine. It feels like it sits a little lower.
It's a 520 ERT Chain, 520x120, DID (part number 00008653)................Rocky Mountain ATV ...............$ 54.99
Thanks, I think it looks pretty good too. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]
I can't wait to see what +2 back and +3 wider does for the handling of the machine. It feels like it sits a little lower.
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