Originally Posted by xbgx
its threaded, and the bolt I'm talking about it the one on the top holding the fork in the tube
i hope you meant the nut. because the only bolt above the fork is the one that secures the quill stem.
in anycase, just turn the darn nut the correct way (to the left!!) and you'll be dandy. use a correct size wrench for it...none a vice or adjustable wrench. or you'll risk stripping that sh*t