andyfazer600
Junior Member
Another option; grind some flats on it for grip!? Maybe then you can get it broke free. i.e. flats, plus vise grips, plus long drift and big hammer from chain side.
Q? When you rotate the shock upright, the sleeve does turn with the shock, correct?
Meaning, sleeve is stuck in shock. It if it doesnt, then its bonded to the S/A.
PS there is nothing to harm by heating it with a propane torch. 3-400°F is not going to change the alloy structure and there in nothing to harm on the shock that doesnt need replaced already.
If welding comes into play, even weld a bolt or some other scrap steel at 90° to the shaft, that would allow slide hammer to grab it or drift and hammer from the sprocket side. It will come out. Heat will be your friend!
Good luck!
PS curing Powder Coat for the product I've been using calls for material temp of 400F for 15min. I would be hesitant to do that to a cast wheel, but thats about it.
I have just inherited a grinder and was thinking of the flats option. Also been pointed in the direction of a local engineering firm who may be able to assist.
The sleeve doesn't rotate with the shock and is stuck in the swing arm on the rear brake side of the mount I think.