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Title: Uh oh, bottom shock bolt received stuck in swing arm
Post by: JonS2R on May 10, 2019, 05:18:31 PM
 I'm doing a shock swap for my S2R1000 and didn't realize that the bolt receiver that the bottom shock bolt threads into isn't affixed into the swing arm. I was bolting the shock back up and couldn't figure out why the bolt wasn't catching the threads. I looked on the other side and realized the piece the bolt threads into fell out a little bit. I tried to seat it back in place but it fell into the swing arm. Oh my make the beast with two backsing god what a stupid design. I'm sure I'll spend all night trying to fish it out. If you guys have any advice in the meantime it would be appreciated  [bang]
Title: Re: Uh oh, bottom shock bolt received stuck in swing arm
Post by: JonS2R on May 10, 2019, 05:59:36 PM
OMG I actually managed to get it out! Nevermind then  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Uh oh, bottom shock bolt received stuck in swing arm
Post by: Speeddog on May 10, 2019, 06:31:36 PM
You could share the retrieval technique?
Title: Re: Uh oh, bottom shock bolt received stuck in swing arm
Post by: JonS2R on May 11, 2019, 06:58:41 AM
I guess that would be useful! I used a pick with a hooked end to maneuver the head of the receiver towards the opening in the swing arm. Then I was able to grab the head from the side with long, thing needle nose pliers to pull the head at an angle through the opening. Then I was able to grab it with my fingers.
Title: Re: Uh oh, bottom shock bolt received stuck in swing arm
Post by: koko64 on May 11, 2019, 09:37:28 AM
 [thumbsup]