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Re: [ST] Frame Sliders



That's exactly how I did it.

George

-------------- Original message -------------- 

> 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 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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