Stripped Allen Keyholes on Stock Endlinks

Discussion in 'Modifications & DIY how-to' started by nygiant, Oct 9, 2014.

  1. nygiant

    nygiant Member

    I've had perrin sways for a number of years and I'm just now upgrading the stock endlinks to kartboys.
    I did the fronts without issue but the mother effin rears...the allen key holes stripped on both! So now what options do I have before saying ef it and taking it to all pro?
     
  2. ~The_Duke~

    ~The_Duke~ Member

    This is what I would do.

    Soak it with PB Blaster or WD40, hardcore. I am talkin' like spray wait 2 mins spray again for like 30 mins.

    Then get a slightly larger allen key socket (I wouldnt use an actually cheesy L shaped allen wrench) and a hammer. Insert the larger allen key into the hole with as much force as is needed.

    Then turn the bolt. Dont dislodge the allen key, spray with more lube if needed.

    That should work... Its the same concept as a stripped hex bolt, slightly smalled socket, beat it on, and remove.
     
  3. nygiant

    nygiant Member

    thank you sir. I will that a try this weekend
     
  4. ~The_Duke~

    ~The_Duke~ Member

    Did you have any luck with it over the weekend?

    Stripped bolts are a royal PITA...
     
  5. nygiant

    nygiant Member

    Nope, couldn't even try. I was in a car accident unfortunately. The car is busted :(
     
  6. ~The_Duke~

    ~The_Duke~ Member

    That sucks...

    Everyone ok? Broken parts can be repaired.

    Was that you over by costco in cumming?
     
  7. nygiant

    nygiant Member

    Everyone is ok, thanks much for asking

    And nah, that wasn't me at Costco!
     

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