Seat Removal, bolt problems
#1
Seat Removal, bolt problems
For the first gen, are the bolts for the seat rails metric or imperial. Both 14mm and 9/16" seem to fit about right. I got the front bolts out with the help of a pipe on the wrench. About the back bolts though...I think they are somewhat stripped. It seems like the wrench grips it, but then it just slips and twists the metal a bit. Any tips on getting it loose? Tried WD-40...
#4
Did you have any trouble getting the bolts off? I guess mine are just old, maybe I need a stronger attachment to prevent it from stripping the bolts any more, or maybe i will find a wrench thingy with a longer handle at home depot instead of just putting a longer pipe around the handle.
#5
I had no trouble. Be careful to not break the bolts as drilling them out will be a bitch. Do you have an impact wrench or know anyone who does? Most tire shops use impact wrenches to do the lugs, maybe swing by there and ask if they would help to loosen the bolts for you. The impact wrench should be able to break those bolts loose. Definately let them soak in some good penetrating lubricant for a while too.
#6
i did wd-40 overnight
I was just using those silver ratchet thingies with a 1/2" drive attachment, sorry I am not good with names of stuff, I just know what they do, lol
I will investigate an impact wrench, thanks
I was just using those silver ratchet thingies with a 1/2" drive attachment, sorry I am not good with names of stuff, I just know what they do, lol
I will investigate an impact wrench, thanks
#7
chastan, using the SOCKET and ratchet is probably your best bet...but what you need to ensure you have to keep from striping the bolt head is a 6 point socket.....what you probably have is a 12 point socket...which is what most standard sockets are....look in the hole of the socket....it should be a HEX just like the top of the bolt....that way it will take a lot more force and not strip off the corners of the bolt...and if they are already stripped a little...it will still work.
#8
It is a 6 point... I didn't have this problem with the front ones
I suppose it's not slipping exactly, it grips on pretty well, but after I apply enough force, it just kinda goes "POP" and then it slips to the next groove thingy. I don't know why this is being so difficult... I'm not a total numbskull, but Maybe I can try and find a friend who can help
Thank you for your help though, I do appreciate it
I suppose it's not slipping exactly, it grips on pretty well, but after I apply enough force, it just kinda goes "POP" and then it slips to the next groove thingy. I don't know why this is being so difficult... I'm not a total numbskull, but Maybe I can try and find a friend who can help
Thank you for your help though, I do appreciate it
#9
Originally posted by Chastan
Please, can you help? Normally I am patient and would screw around myself but I'm afraid to strip the bolts.
Please, can you help? Normally I am patient and would screw around myself but I'm afraid to strip the bolts.
#10
Originally posted by Chastan
It is a 6 point... I didn't have this problem with the front ones
I suppose it's not slipping exactly, it grips on pretty well, but after I apply enough force, it just kinda goes "POP" and then it slips to the next groove thingy. I don't know why this is being so difficult... I'm not a total numbskull, but Maybe I can try and find a friend who can help
Thank you for your help though, I do appreciate it
It is a 6 point... I didn't have this problem with the front ones
I suppose it's not slipping exactly, it grips on pretty well, but after I apply enough force, it just kinda goes "POP" and then it slips to the next groove thingy. I don't know why this is being so difficult... I'm not a total numbskull, but Maybe I can try and find a friend who can help
Thank you for your help though, I do appreciate it
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