Help releasing a nut from the fork

Acamol
Acamol Posts: 7
edited April 2014 in MTB workshop & tech
My bikes had been standing unused for 2 years, and now that I began to bike again, I decided to get them back into shape.

I'm having troubles with releasing the nuts on the bottom of the fork. I saw on other bikes that they're usually released with hex wrench, but unfortunately, that's not the case with my fork. I tired using locking pliers, but it didn't work.

Here's a link to pictures of the nut: http://imgur.com/a/y7s9A
It's basically just a round nut, without any visible way to release it...

I would really appreciate any help. Thanks

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  • supersonic
    supersonic Posts: 82,708
    What is the fork? Looks like the bolt (if it is one) could be rounded off.
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  • Acamol
    Acamol Posts: 7
    I should have mentioned it. It's a Suntour XC 60 front suspension fork.

    It's not a bolt... And I can't get to the other side and round it off.
    My fork is very similar to this one: http://forums.mtbr.com/tooltime/suntour ... 53451.html
    But unlike me, he has allen bolts.
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    Allen key inside to remove the lower part then remove the retaining bolt........

    Just a guess. Bug make model and year of fork would give us a clue.
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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    Acamol wrote:
    I should have mentioned it. It's a Suntour XC 60 front suspension fork.
    Ah it is not serviceable. You are not meant to get the nut off.

    Have a hood clean and look inside the hole in the nut.

    Have fun.
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  • Acamol
    Acamol Posts: 7
    Yeah, I assumed it isn't, but I have an idea how to get pass that anyway. I'll make a small cut with an angle grinder, and then I'll be able to get it off with a screwdriver.
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    If you can't put it back together after, may not be the best idea!
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.

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