02-27-2010, 03:41 PM | #1 |
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taking out leafs
most of you guys that have done it so far seems to have taken out 2. i wanna take out 2 and replace the shackles. ive done this before, but with no prior knowledge. which 2 am i taking out and whats the easiest solution for a new bolt through them? does everyone just round the head off a new one so it sits in the perch right, or allen head or what? i think i grinded mine but would rather use something that i didnt have to.
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02-27-2010, 04:04 PM | #2 |
Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne
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Re: taking out leafs
Take the thickest two leafs out and use an allen head bolt to replace your old one. Grade 8 or 10.9 though.
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02-27-2010, 04:08 PM | #3 |
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Re: taking out leafs
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02-27-2010, 04:18 PM | #4 |
Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne
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Re: taking out leafs
Sorry I dont.
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02-27-2010, 04:19 PM | #5 |
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Re: taking out leafs
I reused the old bolt, cut it shorter and just added thread to it with a die. Lastly I just rounded the top a lil bit with a grinder so it would grab.
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02-27-2010, 04:39 PM | #6 |
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Re: taking out leafs
hmm hadnt thought of that, think ill buy some though, i can eyeball the nut and get the right size bolt with fine thread and locknut. i can measure how long i need also.
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