Please tell me there's a better way
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Please tell me there's a better way
I am removing my passenger pegs. On the left side, there isn't enough clearance to get my 3/8 ratchet and torx head in there. So I am using a T-45 torx hand wrench, and of course it is taking forever to get the bolts out. See photo. They turn easy, but it is slow going.
I am dreading getting them back in, and of course no way to get the torque wrench in there; I will have to just locktite them and do it by feel.
Is there an easier way?
I am dreading getting them back in, and of course no way to get the torque wrench in there; I will have to just locktite them and do it by feel.
Is there an easier way?
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I just did mine last week, had to apply a little tapping with a hammer to break them loose. My small rachet set had enough clearance for the rear bolt once it was losened a little. The one closer to the fender was a real PITA. I have a set of torx bits and slid a 8mm box end wrench over the bit, keeping the bit firmly implanted in the bolt. Slow, yeah, maybe 10 minutes. Once the bolts get about 3/4 - half way out you can loosen them by hand.
Now you are looking forward to the same PITA to but the L bracket on.... put the bolt near the fender in first with the bracket swung out of the way, then do the other one.
My stealership offered to do this free during the 1000 mile check, but the L bracket was not in stock. With the right tools its not bad, pretty quick for them.
Now you are looking forward to the same PITA to but the L bracket on.... put the bolt near the fender in first with the bracket swung out of the way, then do the other one.
My stealership offered to do this free during the 1000 mile check, but the L bracket was not in stock. With the right tools its not bad, pretty quick for them.
Last edited by ColdCase; 08-07-2009 at 12:22 PM.
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I am removing my passenger pegs. On the left side, there isn't enough clearance to get my 3/8 ratchet and torx head in there. So I am using a T-45 torx hand wrench, and of course it is taking forever to get the bolts out. See photo. They turn easy, but it is slow going.
I am dreading getting them back in, and of course no way to get the torque wrench in there; I will have to just locktite them and do it by feel.
Is there an easier way?
I am removing my passenger pegs. On the left side, there isn't enough clearance to get my 3/8 ratchet and torx head in there. So I am using a T-45 torx hand wrench, and of course it is taking forever to get the bolts out. See photo. They turn easy, but it is slow going.
I am dreading getting them back in, and of course no way to get the torque wrench in there; I will have to just locktite them and do it by feel.
Is there an easier way?
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all right, they're out now.
put it back together with hex heads...........
mud
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