Corzette Posted October 13, 2002 Share Posted October 13, 2002 Hey guys I have a question. I just bought the EAgle H Beam rods with arp wave locks I think. What kind of tool do I need to take these friggen nuts off with. This is frustrating to say the least. I didn’t know I would need special tools to install. Please can some one advise… Grumpy you out there? If it isn't one thing its another...I thought full floater meant no worries...it would be nice if I could get the FRIGGEN NUTS OFF to install them... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike C Posted October 13, 2002 Share Posted October 13, 2002 Are they just too tight? Typically when a rod is built, it is surfaced to make the hole undersized, the bolts are torqued, and then honed to correct size. Clamp the big end of the rod in a vise with a block of wood on either side of it, then use a socket to take the nut off. If the rods have cap dowels, you may have to tap the cap to get it off. Use a brass hammer VERY JUDICIOUSLY to loosen the cap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corzette Posted October 13, 2002 Author Share Posted October 13, 2002 Mike Im talking about the fricken nut. It doesnt look like a regular nut. It looks like a fricken star or something. My regular sockets dont fit it. Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yo2001 Posted October 13, 2002 Share Posted October 13, 2002 Is it 12 point star? I think that's what I used to take them off. 12point socket. I can't recall the size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cody 82 ZXT Posted October 13, 2002 Share Posted October 13, 2002 You might give ARP a call to get the socket or maybe you could find one in a Snap On truck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavyZ Posted October 13, 2002 Share Posted October 13, 2002 Originally posted by Cody 82 ZXT:You might give ARP a call to get the socket or maybe you could find one in a Snap On truck. Not in Japan he won't... Davy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike C Posted October 13, 2002 Share Posted October 13, 2002 If a 12 point socket won't work (and from the star description, sounds like it won't) then it is probably a torx nut requiring a torx socket. You shouldn't have trouble finding a set at wherever you get tools/parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corzette Posted October 14, 2002 Author Share Posted October 14, 2002 Thanks guys, I just emailed the vendor I got them from...awaiting an answer. Man this is a PITA. Thanks again!!! The SNAP ON GUY OVER HERE sells sex toys! lol. corZette Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cody 82 ZXT Posted October 14, 2002 Share Posted October 14, 2002 Originally posted by corZette: The SNAP ON GUY OVER HERE sells sex toys! lol. corZette Sorry about that didn't see you were in Japan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted October 14, 2002 Share Posted October 14, 2002 Well depending on the toy I suppose it could help get nuts off... Regards, Lone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David K Posted October 14, 2002 Share Posted October 14, 2002 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
utvolman99 Posted October 14, 2002 Share Posted October 14, 2002 Hey you dont need any special tools. You just use a regular socket. Your standard socket set should come in 6 and 12 point. The ARP nuts are made for the 12 pt, they just look funny. I went through the same thing. If you have a tool set you already have the socket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corzette Posted October 26, 2002 Author Share Posted October 26, 2002 Thanks guys...Im waiting on a 12 point to get here from Sears...lol.. Corzette Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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