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Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: berryville, va
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frame rivets
what is the best way to remove spring hangers and original hardware from frame? I ground down a rivet but not sure that is the way to go.
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Re: frame rivets
Yes, you can grind them down then using a punch and bfh drive them out of the frame. Drill through the center of the rivet if necessary to help relieve stress or tension of the rivet to the frame.
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Re: frame rivets
air chisel and heat works well after grinding
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Re: frame rivets
It also helps if you have a friend with a plasma cutter. Cut them rivets like butter for me. Haha
I did the grinding for a few but did not like all the dust but it does work
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Re: frame rivets
I've been grinding them down as I have a less than stellar air chisel. As long as you are not in a hurry, it's not bad. I have a 40-grit and 80-grit wheel. The 40 will chew through the head in a hurry but makes me nervous around the frame. I then use a punch and hammer to get the rest out. For some stubborn rivets I'll drill them out.
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