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Old Jan 29, 2021 | 06:46 PM
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So I fu#$%& up putting in my new insets. I forgot to put the top put spring in the tube before I torqued it all together. Now the bottom fork insert drain bolt won't back out. It only spinseven when I hold the other end. Anyone have any tricks up their sleeves????
 
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Old Jan 29, 2021 | 07:19 PM
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take the top back apart u may get sprayed but it would allow you to put spring in. I would definitely address the possibly stripped bolt which may need to be drilled out, before putting it back together.. welcome to the forum and good luck.
 
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take the top back apart u may get sprayed but it would allow you to put spring in. I would definitely address the possibly stripped bolt which may need to be drilled out, before putting it back together.. welcome to the forum and good luck.
its all new, but I do think the bolt is stripped, as it won't even tighten. And how would a guy get a bit to bite, if the bolt is spinning??? This sounds expensive!
 
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Old Jan 29, 2021 | 08:03 PM
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its all new, but I do think the bolt is stripped, as it won't even tighten. And how would a guy get a bit to bite, if the bolt is spinning??? This sounds expensive!
ha!!! I got it.... just had to walk away for a few. Thabks again.
 
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Old Jan 30, 2021 | 09:30 AM
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Sometimes walking away and regrouping is the best thing. It's better to take time away before you get totally pissed and break ****
 
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