Lock nut for rear spring wont budge

Ultimate450r · 01-24-2013, 04:04 PM

The locking nut to adjust my rear spring is stuck. I have soaked it in WD-40 and even after that it won't move using a screwdriver and hammer. I am just eating into the notches with the screwdriver. Any suggestions? Thanks for the help even if this is a stupid question.

Tagels · 01-24-2013, 05:26 PM

Are you trying to loosen the jam nut on top first?

Ultimate450r · 01-24-2013, 06:01 PM

That's what I meant wont budge. I have the tool and a hammer. Both wont bust it loose. Even with multiple soakings in wd-40.

mailman · 01-24-2013, 06:26 PM

Use a hammer and a a punch or a long extension. You usually have to hit it pretty hard to break it loose. Just be careful. If the extension slips, it could damage another part of the bike.

CJM · 01-24-2013, 07:25 PM

Heat

Ultimate450r · 01-24-2013, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mailman

Use a hammer and a a punch or a long extension. You usually have to hit it pretty hard to break it loose. Just be careful. If the extension slips, it could damage another part of the bike.

That's what I have been using. I also have the tool. It just won't budge

Ultimate450r · 01-24-2013, 08:01 PM

This may sound stupid but I just wanna make sure I'm turning it the right way. From my understanding I would want to turn it counter clock wise since clock wise shortens the spring, correct?

xcracer416 · 01-24-2013, 10:29 PM

counter clockwise is the correst way. toward the exhaust the top jam nut first. if all else fails take the spring off and get evil with it. i wouldnt use a chisel a blunt punch only

mailman · 01-25-2013, 06:57 AM

Are you hitting it with enough force? The tabs on the nut usually get a little deformed from the force.
You may have to remove the shock and put it in a vice so you have easier access.
You could also try calling some suspension shops and get their advise.
I would be careful with heat and would not recommend it unless you know what you are doing.

Slim · 01-25-2013, 08:28 AM

And lift the back of the quad up so all the pressure is off of it, try and break it loose and go from there.

Ultimate450r · 01-25-2013, 12:14 PM

Thanks for the help guys. I will work on breaking it loose today. Defiantly not using heat because I don't have the tools nor do I know well enough what I am doing. Even using the little tool I got from i shock when my front suspension came in it didn't want to budge when I hammered on it. From the looks of it, this spring hasn't been adjusted for years. Its an 05 and once the owner got it adjusted it hasn't been touched since is my thoughts. Gave it a nice few soakings in wd-40 the last couple days as well.

01-24-2013, 04:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
Ultimate450r 250EX Rider Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: St Pete, Florida Posts: 265	Lock nut for rear spring wont budge The locking nut to adjust my rear spring is stuck. I have soaked it in WD-40 and even after that it won't move using a screwdriver and hammer. I am just eating into the notches with the screwdriver. Any suggestions? Thanks for the help even if this is a stupid question.

01-24-2013, 05:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
Tagels 400EX Rider Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,358	Are you trying to loosen the jam nut on top first? __________________ 2004 MX 450R: Houser +2.25 a-arms, Fox float X evol front shox, Dura blue X-33 +4" axle, GTT MX linkage, Fox podium X rear shock, Houser +2" steering stem, Motoworks SR4 G2 full exhaust system, LSR nerf bars, Dunlop quadmax tires Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/Aturner855?feature=mhee

01-24-2013, 06:26 PM	#4 (permalink)
mailman 250EX Rider Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Glendale Arizona Posts: 219	Use a hammer and a a punch or a long extension. You usually have to hit it pretty hard to break it loose. Just be careful. If the extension slips, it could damage another part of the bike. __________________ Just a little more HP and I should be set.

01-24-2013, 07:25 PM	#5 (permalink)
CJM Truck Yea Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Cental NJ Posts: 1,213	Heat __________________ 2004 450R. Work in progress 2000 400EX. Too much to list.

01-24-2013, 10:29 PM	#8 (permalink)
xcracer416 TRX90 Rider Join Date: May 2007 Location: derma, ms Posts: 81	counter clockwise is the correst way. toward the exhaust the top jam nut first. if all else fails take the spring off and get evil with it. i wouldnt use a chisel a blunt punch only __________________ 2013 OMA number#?........I would like to thank my 2013 season sponsers: DC Cycle and Racing, Jet Suspension, GBC, Teixeira Tech, Pivot Works, Cylinder Works, Hotcams, Hotrods, Vertex Pistons, and Weaver's Auto Parts.

01-24-2013, 06:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
Ultimate450r 250EX Rider Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: St Pete, Florida Posts: 265	That's what I meant wont budge. I have the tool and a hammer. Both wont bust it loose. Even with multiple soakings in wd-40.

01-24-2013, 08:01 PM	#7 (permalink)
Ultimate450r 250EX Rider Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: St Pete, Florida Posts: 265	This may sound stupid but I just wanna make sure I'm turning it the right way. From my understanding I would want to turn it counter clock wise since clock wise shortens the spring, correct?

01-25-2013, 06:57 AM	#9 (permalink)
mailman 250EX Rider Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Glendale Arizona Posts: 219	Are you hitting it with enough force? The tabs on the nut usually get a little deformed from the force. You may have to remove the shock and put it in a vice so you have easier access. You could also try calling some suspension shops and get their advise. I would be careful with heat and would not recommend it unless you know what you are doing. __________________ Just a little more HP and I should be set.

01-25-2013, 08:28 AM	#10 (permalink)
Slim 300EX Rider Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 564	And lift the back of the quad up so all the pressure is off of it, try and break it loose and go from there. __________________ Check out my current bike http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zib5mfnBYVo&feature=plcp To This......Coming soon

01-25-2013, 12:14 PM	#11 (permalink)
Ultimate450r 250EX Rider Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: St Pete, Florida Posts: 265	Thanks for the help guys. I will work on breaking it loose today. Defiantly not using heat because I don't have the tools nor do I know well enough what I am doing. Even using the little tool I got from i shock when my front suspension came in it didn't want to budge when I hammered on it. From the looks of it, this spring hasn't been adjusted for years. Its an 05 and once the owner got it adjusted it hasn't been touched since is my thoughts. Gave it a nice few soakings in wd-40 the last couple days as well.

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