If you use a 3/8" rod then that is larger than the threaded hole so that thread is safe. Best make sure the end of the rod is square etc though and not a ragged mess It worked a treat even though all I had was a coarser thread rod. Obviously a fine thread is better if the seal is reluctant to move. The best thing with this method is the controlled effort applied to shifting the seal. No having to tug violently etc and heat isn't likely to be needed either.Triumph-Legend wrote:I must be a bit dense. The idea sounds fine, pushing against the damper, this then pushes against the fork leg and the top bush, forcing the top bush and oil seal out of the slider. The question that I have is, how is the thread at the bottom of the damper rod not damaged?cbranni wrote:Offcut of steel around 2"sq 3/8 thick,drill two holes to bolt the offcut to the bottom of the leg, in the centre of these holes drill n tap a hole to suit a 3/8 BSF length of studding. bolt the plate on, screw in the stud and push the stantion out with the seal, takes two minutes.
Am I missing something in my understanding of the action of this method of dismantling the fork leg? If so, please explain.
Cleaned my sliders today and noticed that the hole in the bottom is larger than I remembered! So, if you are concerned about damaging the damper thread you could use a much larger diameter rod. Or you could use 3/8 and fit a cap over the end to contact the damper base. Jobs a good 'un!