Jackpiner fork stem dissembly

[Gary Brinton]

I'm trying to remove the upper bearing race nut (looks like a top hat) from the fork stem.  The cap nut came off easily, however the the adjuster nut seems to be frozen.  Any tips on removing it?  I don't have a pin spanner and am trying to use channel locks to remove.
Thanks,
Gary

 

[Doug Wilford]

Try a pipe wrench on the big part so you aren't cramping against the threads use the handle bars for leverage blocking the pipe wrench so it stays put I think it may be a good idea to try alot of penetrant and some heat to
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[Kip Kern]

I have had a lot of luck using PB Blaster, heat from a propane torch and then a nice strap wrench so as not to damage anything.  Rigid makes some real nice industrial strap wrenches for this work and are also fantastic for removing those tuff fork legs....

 

[Gary Brinton]

Thanks Kip and Doug,  I did use PB Blaster, a propane torch and a pipe wrench.  It left a couple small marks, but I was able to easily file them out.

Gary