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SPF Wheel Pins
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| FOMOCONUT |
08-30-2011 09:18 PM |
SPF Wheel Pins
Need to pull front rotors. What is the best way to remove the five pins? Is it a 12 mm allen socket? SPF #2773 Jerry
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| Silverback51 |
08-31-2011 02:32 AM |
I know it's metric, but I do not remember the size. I have the allen socket at home. If no one chimes in by the time I get home I will take a look at it.
You may also need the pin alignment tool to reinstall them. If not, there could be an issue putting the wheel back on.
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| mickmate |
08-31-2011 03:28 AM |
Yes it's 12mm. A short length of tube that fits snug over the OD of the pins helps too.
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| FOMOCONUT |
08-31-2011 07:35 AM |
Thanks for the info ,John ,mickmate,and Jake. 12 mm it is. I'll try to find one today. SPF #2773 Jerry O, like the od tubing idea.
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| DanMartin |
08-31-2011 02:17 PM |
Use a wrench, not an impact gun...you will balloon the ends out if you do (previous owner on mine did this, had to replace all of them with new).
Same with installing them....go carefully and in stages. They are fragile.
If you break/bend/distort one, it will cost you $9.95 each to replace them if you order them from SPF. I just had or order 20 of them....
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| FOMOCONUT |
09-06-2011 08:51 AM |
Got the pins off and on ok but didn't like how the wheels went back on, to tight. Called Trigo, I'll try there five pin tool, great people to work with. Were on our way to Mexico thursday night, in the cobra. (to Mexico but not in into Mexico). SPF # 2773 Jerry
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When you get the pins adjusted to where you are happy with the fit-up, mark each hub with the location of the corrosponding wheels valve stem. Then the next time you remove the wheels, you can put them back on indexed to the same orientation. There are different opinions on how to use the alignment tool. Some say adjust the pins with the alignment template after they are all installed, some say tighten the pins with the alignment template installed. Perhaps try each method and see what works for you,
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| Sawdust |
09-06-2011 01:44 PM |
Blas
Where is a good place to buy the alignment tool?
Stu.
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| FOMOCONUT |
09-06-2011 10:21 PM |
Yes, wheels and hubs are marked with black paint . Trigo has the tool, 1-818-248-7446 SPF #2773 Jerry
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| Sawdust |
09-07-2011 08:07 AM |
Blas, Jerry
Thank you for the info!
Stu.
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