hovis Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 right......... i need to change the bush in the bottom of my shock on my rev3 but i cant undo the bolt, there is no linkage, the shock bolts to the left swing arm, and the allen key bolt is resest in the swing arm (page 6 bolt 6) if anyone can post the picture that might help, i dont know how http://www.betatrialuk.com/images/st...0-270frame.pdf we have soaked it over 2 nights in oil, and tried a allen key socket on a breakerbar & shocking it, which resulted in problem 2 the allen has snapped flush in the bolt head, but as i said the bolt is reset in the swing arm. i dont fancy using heat, as its all ally and may damage the shock? so, i need to 1) get the bit of allen key out 2) undo the bolt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pa. Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 Take it to an engineering shop. It will be cheaper in the long run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hovis Posted January 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 Take it to an engineering shop. It will be cheaper in the long run. looks like i will have to......... the swing arm is off now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batunball Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 Try a good quality set of stud extractor's they should do the trick good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikee Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 Best way would be to drill the the remaining and fit a good stud extractor into the hole. You should fine the heat of the drilling has done most of the job for you. good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlracer Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 Tough one, now that you have the swingarm off turn it on it's side and try soaking the bolt/nut from the middle of the swing arm. You can apply heat, small mini torch works well, to the nut as long as you don't get carries away with it. I know it's kind of after the fact but I pull my shock bolts out about evert three months and regrease them. Good luck ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sectionone Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 Using a hair blow dryer is a safe way to apply heat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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