I used Scotchbrite to remove any roughness, rust, burs, etc. Made sure the powdercoat was not interfering.
I greased the machined portions of the legs and the sockets (weldments) really well.
I shoved them on and one of them goes almost all the way, but shy of about 3/8" from enough. Hammer it with a rubber mallet, used a rivet gun on a block of wood, twisted it around, nothing seems to work.
Searched the archives, best I found is that someone called Van's, who said, "don't sand it down; it's supposed to be tight". Called Van's myself; they said use a little crocus cloth to polish the machined surfaces. Both legs stop about 3/8" short of going on.
Short of using a sledge hammer or a jack hammer, how did you get your gear legs on the sockets?
Thanks.
I greased the machined portions of the legs and the sockets (weldments) really well.
I shoved them on and one of them goes almost all the way, but shy of about 3/8" from enough. Hammer it with a rubber mallet, used a rivet gun on a block of wood, twisted it around, nothing seems to work.
Searched the archives, best I found is that someone called Van's, who said, "don't sand it down; it's supposed to be tight". Called Van's myself; they said use a little crocus cloth to polish the machined surfaces. Both legs stop about 3/8" short of going on.
Short of using a sledge hammer or a jack hammer, how did you get your gear legs on the sockets?
Thanks.
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