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how to get off a rounded nut on swing arm chain adjustment?

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Old 10-19-2009, 04:14 PM
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one on the nuts on the chain adjustment bolts is rounded. how can i get it off. its attached to the bolt that goes into the swing arm. pliers dont work the metal is to soft. please help!!!!
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I'd try needle nosed vice grips. Crank 'em down tight.
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Old 10-19-2009, 04:52 PM
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Dremel tool? I like Jedi's suggestion to try first.
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Cut a notch in the side of the nut with a Dremel or Roto-Zip tool and use a small chisel and lightly tap it with a hammer after soaking the nut with good penetrating oil.

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Pull the wheel and tap a slightly smaller socket onto the bolt/nut.

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got it off. thanks guys. i removed the rear axel and put a box end wrench on the nut and bolt and loosened it at the same time.
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