...without them special tools what helps you do it. Any tips?
I've tried lining it up and smacking it with a hammer but that didn't work so well.
Cheers in advance
jon
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Fitting a star fangled nut...
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Posted 1 year ago #
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Get a long bolt, screw that in, whack the top of that. Do it straight.
APF
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As above, though the special tool does work very well.
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+1 and the special tool means you don't accidentally whack your hand
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I've done the long bolt method with mixed success. Sometimes it's easy and other times it's a real pain. I think the internal diameter of steerers varies.
I assume it's urgent? IF not just buy the proper tool <£10 from Superstarcomponents which is probably significantly less than the cost of the forks?
My LBS charges £5 including the new nut, maybe your LBS is a good alternative?
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I bought a long threaded bar a washer and nut using them pull the star nut into the steerer from below. Fingers all intact
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Great idea Kona tc
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i use a piece of shortened broom handle it works fine for me...but sweeping the drive gives me blisters now!
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Thanks for the suggestions.
It's not urgent (given that it's taken me a month to find the time to get this far!).
Might have a look at getting the tool. I'm sure I'll use it more than once.
Cheers
jonPosted 1 year ago #
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