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Oct 21, 2007 | 05:46 PM

harleybiker

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From: Glenwood, N.J.

Which tools?

Which tool(s) will take off the bolts on the rear struts. Can one buy these tools online and if so, do you have site? Thanks in advance.

Oct 21, 2007 | 07:03 PM

Loser1

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RE: Which tools?

I just used a Torx T45 on my rear fender struts (FLSTN). The first one under the seat is a real PITA! I busted my first T45 on it!

HTH,

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Oct 21, 2007 | 09:26 PM

tmitchellof PG

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RE: Which tools?

I bought a set of Torx's that you use with a socket wrench, at Sears. You also might try NAPA. Make sure you get a good set, so they don't break. I had to use a cheater bar and a lot of torque, toloosen my strut bolts.
When you get ready to break the bolts loose, you may have toheat the bolts ( heat gun, hair dryer), in order to loosen up the loctite on them.
Tom