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lowdowndub
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 Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2011 12:42 pm Post subject: Removing Rear Reflectors |
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I just scored a set of rear reflector seals and would like to replace the crack crappy ones I have but I'm not sure how to remove the reflector and perch to replace them.
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lowdowndub
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| Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2011 12:43 pm Post subject: |
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I think I found it.
Do I need to remove the tail light housing to get at the bolt/nut? |
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chaosisme
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Location: Orange County, Ca
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| Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2011 12:50 pm Post subject: |
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Yes.
If your old ones are still serviceable, then you might want to hit the old reflector nut/bolt with some penetrating oil or something. They always seem to be rusted up pretty good. I just replaced one on my square and I thought I was turning the nut and I ended up snapping it off.
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68notch
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| Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2011 10:34 pm Post subject: |
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I've snapped one of those refector studs too when try to pull one from an old panel with using any oil.
I found one of those flexi shaft (wire like) extensions and socket works perfect to reach through the rear tail light hole and around 180 degrees.
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Mike Fisher
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| Posted: Thu Jun 23, 2011 9:11 am Post subject: |
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I've gotten them out/in with my 1/4" drive. A flex-shaft sounds like a good addition to the setup.
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OhHerrooo
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chaosisme
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| Posted: Thu Jun 23, 2011 11:09 am Post subject: |
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I just use a 1/4 driver with a deep socket and that works fine, plenty of room.
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