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Old Apr 9, 2017 | 08:20 PM
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If you have enough stud left the the puller will get a grip then so will a pair of vise grips , I would put some heat on that stud before you attempt to take it out. It's an 8mm stud if I remember right.
 
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Old Apr 9, 2017 | 08:34 PM
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I couldn't budge it with vise grips, and a buddy has my torch. I just ordered new studs from colony and a stud removal tool. I'll put some heat to it before I try to take it out. The new one will go back in with some loctite.
 
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Old Apr 9, 2017 | 08:48 PM
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This is probably the best stud extractor I've ever used.....

http://www.jpcycles.com/product/910-...UfYaAp9K8P8HAQ
 
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Originally Posted by flhchaz
I couldn't budge it with vise grips, and a buddy has my torch. I just ordered new studs from colony and a stud removal tool. I'll put some heat to it before I try to take it out. The new one will go back in with some loctite.
Heat the stud not the leg, I know that sounds condescending but guys will do that and cry like a baby when the clear coat starts bubbling.

Good luck and a new propane torch is cheap verses snapping off what's left of the stud and having to do the drop and drill it out routine.
 
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Old Apr 10, 2017 | 06:27 AM
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I'll pick up a new burnzamatic on my way home today and wait for the new studs and tool to get here and have at it.
 
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Old Apr 10, 2017 | 09:06 AM
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You could try a small 1/4" cold chisel tapping on the side to break it loose.
On another note I will recommend the RaceTech single rate spring upgrade for your front end. Also in pinch a 15" crescent wrench fits the top cap nut on my RK.
 
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Old Apr 10, 2017 | 09:57 AM
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I'll keep you guys posted. The tool and studs shipped today looks like it will be the weekend before I'll get to it.

Thanks for all of the info and tips.
 
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Old Apr 22, 2017 | 10:09 AM
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Originally Posted by misfitJason
Get a stud puller like this.



You don't need to take the forks apart just to get that stud out unless it's flush. In which case, works springs!
Just to follow up, I bought one of these tools and it was the best $26 I ever spent. Had both fork studs out and tools put away in less than 5 minutes.
 
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Just to follow up, I bought one of these tools and it was the best $26 I ever spent. Had both fork studs out and tools put away in less than 5 minutes.
Got a link to the one you bought?
 
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I ordered it off Ebay. Here is a link to a similar one:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/131342899478...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
 
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