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Old 04-15-20, 06:42 AM
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Originally Posted by robertj298
They are pricey. Can't just use vice grips with a rag around the nut to protect it? lol
Yeah you can use channel locks with a rag. That's what I use. I don't have those special shimano tools. Also you can replace the lock nut with one with flats so that your tool will work at least on the top nut.

I also like this lockring/headset tool from Hozan which has multiple uses:


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