can't get the bolt out of my lefty!!

sw4nie

i'm wanting to change the rotor on my front wheel but can't get the bolt out of the hub on my lefty jake fork,
i've snapped one allen key and the other one just twisted like rubber, it just won't budge!!!
i'm not sure if you need some kind of torque wrench, if anyone can help let me know,

thanks..marty!!!!

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Try some pentrating oil like Plus Gas. And some hardened steel allen keys!

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Seagull

Sounds daft but are you turning it the right way. In this case get a good quailty long allen key that fits perfectly. Leave to soak in Plusgas for 24 hours then try it.

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madmole

drill the bolt head off and use mole grips on the stump after soaking in oil if the above dont work

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SRI

You can get a hex attachment for your 1/4" drive.

sw4nie

cheers all of you for your advice, i've managed to get it sorted,
soaked it overnight in wd40 and bought myself some decent hex keys!!

thanks again!!!......marty