Re: [ST] Frame Sliders

["Garry Simmons" <garrysimmons@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Do you have a really long (24"? 18"?) extension grab the nut from the other 
side of the bike?

Garry

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Matthew Heyer" <matthewheyer@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, November 27, 2005 5:16 PM
Subject: [ST] Frame Sliders


> OK.  So I'm using the cold weather to do some "winter projects" on the 
> bike.  The first is installing frame sliders.  So I received my frame 
> sliders from SkyKing, but I'm having an issue with the install.  I'm 
> trying to get the T-55 torx bolts off (man are those things tight).  So 
> I've got them turning, but the nut on the back side is turning as well - 
> so they are not loosening.  I can get a wrench on the nut on the back 
> side, but there is no way for me to generate enough leverage on both to 
> loosen.  I did think about leaving the wrench on the nut, turning the torx 
> bolt, and then letting whatever the wrench hits brace it - but that sounds 
> like it could lead to trouble...
>
>  Anyway, how did those of you who have installed these do it?

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