Re: [ST] Frame Sliders

[Matthew Heyer <matthewheyer@xxxxxxxxx>]

Is that what you did?  There does not appear to be a straight shot across from the other side to the nut.
   
  Matt Heyer

Garry Simmons <garrysimmons@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
  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" 
To: 
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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