KIC Posted June 6, 2012 #1 Posted June 6, 2012 Several weeks ago I finally got around to removing the hitch off of my 87 and putting it on my 89 so I could use it for a PGR flag mount. The removal and reinstall was pretty cut and dry taking only a couple of hours, including a short trip to Ace for some different bolts. The next "simple" "easy" "no problem" step was to take the ball off and bolt on my home made flag holder. That took probably 6 hours over 2 days. The bolt would not budge. I'm guessing the ball was installed back around 87 and had been in the Oregon area until 2 years ago. Even soaking with WD40 over night didn't help. I went from wrench to breaker bar to pipe wrench and using my Tahoe hitch to Sawzall to grinder. Ended up grinding the thing in two. What a job !
Flyinfool Posted June 6, 2012 #2 Posted June 6, 2012 Several weeks ago I finally got around to removing the hitch off of my 87 and putting it on my 89 so I could use it for a PGR flag mount. The removal and reinstall was pretty cut and dry taking only a couple of hours, including a short trip to Ace for some different bolts. The next "simple" "easy" "no problem" step was to take the ball off and bolt on my home made flag holder. That took probably 6 hours over 2 days. The bolt would not budge. I'm guessing the ball was installed back around 87 and had been in the Oregon area until 2 years ago. Even soaking with WD40 over night didn't help. I went from wrench to breaker bar to pipe wrench and using my Tahoe hitch to Sawzall to grinder. Ended up grinding the thing in two. What a job ! THIS THREAD IS WORTHLESS WITHOUT VIDEO....... I guess I just have better technology available. I took mine in the basement and put it on the milling machine. 30 seconds later that 1" carbide cutter had turned it into a pile of chips.
JohnMidnight Posted June 6, 2012 #3 Posted June 6, 2012 hmmm. I'd of recommended something else. I've heard of Cyclo's Breakaway doing awesome things, and seeing SeaFoams Creep work good. Well, SeaFoam Creep + Torch.
Flyinfool Posted June 6, 2012 #4 Posted June 6, 2012 I didn't have the patients for penetrating oil to do its thing. The mill was even faster and less work than the hot wrench would have been. I had no intention of reusing that ball anyhow. The nut on mine laughed at my 3/4 drive impact wrench.
JohnMidnight Posted June 6, 2012 #5 Posted June 6, 2012 mmm... how big? working out here, we used some serious big impact wrenches that are practically redesigned jackhammers.
Flyinfool Posted June 6, 2012 #6 Posted June 6, 2012 This one big http://www.harborfreight.com/air-tools/impact-wrenches/3-4-quarter-inch-heavy-duty-impact-wrench-66984.html
KIC Posted June 6, 2012 Author #7 Posted June 6, 2012 (edited) I knew my impact wrench wouldn't help after using a breaker bar and pipe on the end. I was afraid something would give and somebody would get hurt. Don't have a milling machine and was afraid a torch might ruin the chrome. Hey.. I got the job done, just took a little longer than you high tech guys Edited June 7, 2012 by KIC
saddlebum Posted June 6, 2012 #8 Posted June 6, 2012 This one big http://www.harborfreight.com/air-tools/impact-wrenches/3-4-quarter-inch-heavy-duty-impact-wrench-66984.html How about this one inch gun
Yammer Dan Posted June 7, 2012 #9 Posted June 7, 2012 I did about the same thing couple yrs ago on the back of my Ford. Ended up with a whole bunch of little pieces.
Flyinfool Posted June 7, 2012 #10 Posted June 7, 2012 How about this one inch gun I dont have one of those in my basement or I would have used it. everyone needs more toys.......I mean tools.
pmelah Posted June 7, 2012 #11 Posted June 7, 2012 mmm... how big? working out here, we used some serious big impact wrenches that are practically redesigned jackhammers. How about this one inch gun :sign yeah that:
Condor Posted June 7, 2012 #12 Posted June 7, 2012 I gotta commend you on your tenacity, but when I get one of those I take it to the muffler shap and have them blow the nut off.... That's also one of the reasons I like a receiver-stinger type hitch.....
dacheedah Posted June 7, 2012 #13 Posted June 7, 2012 I agree and I think I would try to fab up a receiver under that
Flyinfool Posted June 7, 2012 #14 Posted June 7, 2012 I agree and I think I would try to fab up a receiver under that :sign yeah that: What I did with my Markland hitch. http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=52757
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