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[Closed] The main pivot bolt on my bike frame is stuck

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The main pivot bolt has completely seized on my bike. I am trying to un-seize the threads, but I've ended up stripping the bolt head too. Any ideas how I can get it out please?


 
Posted : 28/11/2019 4:45 pm
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any chance of a make, some folk might have had same problems


 
Posted : 28/11/2019 5:41 pm
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by this point my suggestion would be take it to a pro

Heat, shock, penetrating oil all help as does decent tools.


 
Posted : 28/11/2019 5:44 pm
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I'm with tj ... depending on the value of the frame... but either way I'd get a replacement bolt before you start


 
Posted : 28/11/2019 7:26 pm
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This happened to me. Snapped 2 massive allen keys trying to shift it. Drilled it out very carefully in the end


 
Posted : 28/11/2019 7:39 pm