Pivot Bolt Help!

[93blasterlover]

I am trying to remove the pivot bolt on my swing arm but i need ideas. I have the bolt out so that it is even with the frame on the threaded side, therefore preventing me from hitting it with a hammer. i have tried using a socket extension with a hammer but the b**** wont move. i have noone to help me so i need ideas on how to get it out alone....

 

[Triple_B]

What I did to remove mine was I used a socket extension and a short handle sledge hammer and I put the entire bike on its side. I also took an impact gun to the bolt and kept it spinning until it was rotating quickly. Then I smashed the socket extension on the end of the bolt a few times and it will slowly come out. Careful not to damage the frame while doing so.

 

[93blasterlover]

Still wont move

 

[cole454]

Time to get out the BFH.

 

[93blasterlover]

i already sledge hammered it but its at an awk point

 

[Luni]

Do you have a pickle fork? You might be able to get the pickle fork under there cause its a wedge, (under the bolt head) and pry/beat it out.

Also if you havent already, soak it in some PB Blaster or Liquid Wrench too. That can help loosen it up.

 

[Blaaster]

The end may be mushroomed from hammering.
Belt it back in, clean up the mushrooming with a small file.
Try again using a drift smaller than the bolt.