I can't loosen 3 nuts because the socket will not fit over the cover and the covers refuse to come off? Any ideas?
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Getting leg nut covers off?
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neilbardsley
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Getting leg nut covers off?
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neilbardsley
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Re: Getting leg nut covers off?
Our discovery 2. 27mm fits over most
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Re: Getting leg nut covers off?
Are they just plastic (cosmetic) covers ?
If so they're usually just a press-fit - you should be able to pull them off with a pair of long nose pliers.
If so they're usually just a press-fit - you should be able to pull them off with a pair of long nose pliers.
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Re: Getting leg nut covers off?
Aluminum but they will not move with pliers or a wrench.Lightweight_911 wrote:Are they just plastic (cosmetic) covers ?
If so they're usually just a press-fit - you should be able to pull them off with a pair of long nose pliers.
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Re: Getting leg nut covers off?
Neil - can you take/post a close-up photo of the covers ?
Andy
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Re: Getting leg nut covers off?
A quick search of landyzone (which I should of done before) reveals that only the cover for the locking but comes off! Plus the expanding of the but covers is common. The way to do this is increase the size of the socket then replace the nuts after use. I didn't have a 28mm so I've ordered one
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