Removing Dummy Struts

[theduck]

Is there a trick to this? Have undone pinch bolts and split top ball joint but they are stuck fast!

[maca]

Take the pinch bolt out use a good size screwdriver or tapered wedge to open the split slightly and you should find that it will come out quite easy.

Regards Martin

[theduck]

Cheers Martin, that's what I thought. I think maybe the previous builder has out some type of bonding in the carrier to hold it in place. It's typical of some of the rings he has done on this build.

[knights_templar]

just make sure that it hasn't had a small bolt put though carrier and dummy strut, a common mod I have seen "advised" by some

[theduck]

That was my first thought but not one I can see. I chucked a load of wd40 on it earlier and am going to have another go tomorrow as I've got a pass to be in there all day after picking up swmbo's new Welsh dresser.

[Guest Ian & Carole]

Have a really close look, mine has 3mm roll pins through hub and dummy strut, if you have the same covered in crusty stuff you might not be able to see them.

[theduck]

Thanks Ian. Will have another look tomorrow.

[fry61]

Are the strut housings still with thread in for the pinch bolt, that is the bolt doesn't push straight through & then a nut? If so , put the bolt in the threaded side & wind in towards the split section ;place a piece of thickish metal in the gap & continue winding the bolt in against the metal plate which will open the split & release the strut. Don't over-do it -- you want to be able to re-use the upright.

[theduck]

They are exactly that. Can't believe I didn't think of trying that!

[theduck]

Worked a treat, thanks florin.