Kraton Can’t get these pins out. Any advice?

[kratonwatch]

Have some carnage that I have to repair and noticed I can’t get these pins out of the front wheel nut. Any advice?

 

[332_RC]

Were you able to get the grub screw out? Even after I get the grub out, I still have to tap it out w a hex driver sometimes. Line up a small tool & tap on the handle w another driver.

 

[Hammer Down]

Hammer and punch.

 

[kratonwatch]

Were you able to get the grub screw out? Even after I get the grub out, I still have to tap it out w a hex driver sometimes. Line up a small tool & tap on the handle w another driver.

Working on getting the grub screws out. It’s going to take a lot of force so I’ll have to bust the drill out!

 

[332_RC]

Working on getting the grub screws out. It’s going to take a lot of force so I’ll have to bust the drill out!

Use a mini torch from the dollar store or convenience store. Heat it for about 15-30 sec, it'll come right out.

 

[morrjr71]

Working on getting the grub screws out. It’s going to take a lot of force so I’ll have to bust the drill out!

I stripped a grub screw on the left front steering assembly on a week-old Infraction 6s, even after using heat and MIP drivers. I don't have a bench vise, so there was no way I was ever going to be able to punch the pins out. I submitted a warranty claim to HH, and they agreed to send me all the parts necessary to assemble complete left and right steering block assemblies. I was able to get the rear grub screws out without issue.

 

[BruceRC]

For the grub screw I borrowed a candle from the wife.

Took around 8 minutes with the candle and the grub came out easy.

Then I grabbed one of these and it took 25 seconds.

 

[LibertyMKiii]

So romantic

 

[BruceRC]

So romantic