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Old 08-26-12, 01:28 PM
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Originally Posted by bobotech
I think you still *might* be able to remove it with the 2 pronged tool. Put the tool in place, then lock it down with a nut on the axle. Dont crank the nut down hard but just snug it so there isn't any play at all between the tool and the freewheel.

Then put the tool into your vise and turn the wheel to the left hard. Once you break it free, then take the nut off which then should be really tight.
My thought too. Some of the removers have a "ring" with the prongs inside, so that it stays in place pretty well. Yours doesn't look too damaged.
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