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New2This · 01-06-2007, 06:04 PM

Is there a Secret to getting the Swing-arm Bolt out on these things or what!? Ive tried everything I can think of with NO success!

Thanks, Blake

New2This · 01-07-2007, 03:08 PM

Noone...?

double d · 01-08-2007, 10:31 AM

It is rusted in, you might have to cut it out. First, turn it on its side and squirt some wd40 on it and let it soak in for a day or so.

QuadMatt · 01-13-2007, 11:23 AM

Yes. Probably rusted between the bolt and the sleeves. I have turned the quad on its side so the bolt can be hit with a sledge swinging down. Its an ugly option, but it is the most force you can apply. Otherwise, I have actually had to cut a swingarm apart to remove it. Used plasma cutter. But you have to be carefull not to cut the frame.

Bottom line, use plenty of grease when installing swingarm.

durangolimited · 01-16-2007, 12:50 PM

Quote:

Yes. Probably rusted between the bolt and the sleeves. I have turned the quad on its side so the bolt can be hit with a sledge swinging down. Its an ugly option, but it is the most force you can apply. Otherwise, I have actually had to cut a swingarm apart to remove it. Used plasma cutter. But you have to be carefull not to cut the frame.

Bottom line, use plenty of grease when installing swingarm.[/b]

I just took mine off and it was a bear. What I did was take some bp blast let it soak for awhile than get a mini sledge and pound the **** out of it.

r3drider420 · 01-16-2007, 09:46 PM

dude i hope u dont have to cut it out like i did. im never letting my swing arm bolt go ungreased again i learned my lesson the hard way. good luck

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01-13-2007, 11:23 AM	#4 (permalink)
QuadMatt TRX90 Rider Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 6	Yes. Probably rusted between the bolt and the sleeves. I have turned the quad on its side so the bolt can be hit with a sledge swinging down. Its an ugly option, but it is the most force you can apply. Otherwise, I have actually had to cut a swingarm apart to remove it. Used plasma cutter. But you have to be carefull not to cut the frame. Bottom line, use plenty of grease when installing swingarm. __________________ 2007 TRX450ER Black/Flames 2006 Suzuki DRZ400SM Black 2000 TRX400EX Red

01-16-2007, 09:46 PM	#6 (permalink)
r3drider420 250EX Rider Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: pittsburgh,Pa Posts: 300	dude i hope u dont have to cut it out like i did. im never letting my swing arm bolt go ungreased again i learned my lesson the hard way. good luck __________________ 05 450r - 14-1 bw,hotcam2,mixxer port polish,hrc lid/needle/185 jet,frame pced granny smith green,houser +2 regtravel,gt thunder all around,g-force axle,u.m full skid,pro taper bars,hmf slip on, power madd handguards,ac nerfs,9x9 green ring hipers with razors , maier racing hood #25 ama district 5 class-B

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01-08-2007, 10:31 AM	#3 (permalink)
double d 300EX Rider Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: California Posts: 764	It is rusted in, you might have to cut it out. First, turn it on its side and squirt some wd40 on it and let it soak in for a day or so.