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jtown
04-23-03, 04:15 PM
Can I remove these posts that are attached to the frame? I got the ones off my Fox fairly easily, but the ones on the frame were giving me more resistance so I decided I'd ask before cracking/breaking something. It looks like the paint is adding some resistance as well.

Thoughts?

Scooby Snax
04-23-03, 04:55 PM
I believe that the posts on the frame are usually welded, so I think you're outta luck mate.


Scoob
math2p14
04-23-03, 04:57 PM
i have the same problem with my frame...i am talking about the studs and not the posts though.

jtown
04-23-03, 05:00 PM
Originally posted by Scooby Snax
I believe that the posts on the frame are usually welded, so I think you're outta luck mate.


Scoob

oh dang ... ok .. maybe I shouldn't pull and tug so hard on them.
Scooby Snax
04-23-03, 05:10 PM
Originally posted by jtown
oh dang ... ok .. maybe I shouldn't pull and tug so hard on them.
....well if you're really bored?

and Math, do you mean the places where the breaks fit on, where they pivot? I think that they are the same thing that jtown is refering to.
math2p14
04-24-03, 06:15 AM
yes i am reffering to these studs that seem to be screwed on the brake tabs. I cant remove them even with full force.
dexmax
04-24-03, 07:05 AM
do you have a pic?
a2psyklnut
04-24-03, 07:12 AM
Most are NOT welded in, but most are epoxied, or Lock-Tited (is that a word?). They are designed to be removed, but I would double check before I brought out the BIG wrench with the appropriate manufacturer of your frame!

L8R
Waldo
04-24-03, 07:32 AM
Studs should come out, though sometimes they put up a fight.
jtown
04-24-03, 11:02 AM
I just emailed specialized and they said .... yes .... the studs should come out, but they recommend plugs to keep the threads clean. hmm ... time to break out the bigger wrench.
math2p14
04-24-03, 12:05 PM
Really? so what i should use on my 2003 rockhopper? I stripped the boxed section trying so far.
jtown
04-24-03, 12:45 PM
Originally posted by math2p14
Really? so what i should use on my 2003 rockhopper? I stripped the boxed section trying so far.

hmm... you could try some grippy pliers. I hope I don't strip the boxed section.