hub centric rings stuck on hub

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Sep 13, 2007 | 04:51 AM

phannarith

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hub centric rings stuck on hub

anyone know a easy way to pry them off? they are on pretty tight.

Sep 13, 2007 | 06:29 AM

Speedwing

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If they are metal .... try heating them up so they expand. They should take the heat quicker from a torch than the hub.
You could use a nice sharp wood chisel.
Penetrating oil?

Sep 13, 2007 | 06:42 AM

minimarks

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Originally Posted by Speedwing

If they are metal .... try heating them up so they expand. They should take the heat quicker from a torch than the hub.
You could use a nice sharp wood chisel.
Penetrating oil?

#1 Heat should do the trick....

Sep 13, 2007 | 06:57 AM

phannarith

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i'll give it a try this afternoon =)

Sep 13, 2007 | 07:25 AM

Revolution Mini Works

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Here is what you need so they don't get stuck.

Last edited by Revolution Mini Works; Oct 24, 2008 at 06:22 PM.

Sep 13, 2007 | 07:41 AM

Mr Skurvy

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Here is what you need so they don't get stuck.

Is that a hub spacer??

Sep 13, 2007 | 07:47 AM

Revolution Mini Works

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Originally Posted by duffer18

Is that a hub spacer??

yes, with a built in hub centric

they can be made to any size

hub centric rings stuck on hub

hub centric rings stuck on hub

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