KIC Posted June 6, 2012 Share #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 ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyinfool Posted June 6, 2012 Share #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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnMidnight Posted June 6, 2012 Share #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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyinfool Posted June 6, 2012 Share #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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnMidnight Posted June 6, 2012 Share #5 Posted June 6, 2012 mmm... how big? working out here, we used some serious big impact wrenches that are practically redesigned jackhammers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyinfool Posted June 6, 2012 Share #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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIC Posted June 6, 2012 Author Share #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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saddlebum Posted June 6, 2012 Share #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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted June 7, 2012 Share #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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyinfool Posted June 7, 2012 Share #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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmelah Posted June 7, 2012 Share #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: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condor Posted June 7, 2012 Share #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..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dacheedah Posted June 7, 2012 Share #13 Posted June 7, 2012 I agree and I think I would try to fab up a receiver under that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyinfool Posted June 7, 2012 Share #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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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