[Freeridin']

The two stanction bolts were wayy too tight, I fully loosened one and then tried the other (opposed to evenly loosening them) resulting in the head to snap clean off.

I have a #1 easy-out and a square bolt remover, but I'm very nervous given the size of the bolt.

Any tips or suggestions?

 

[Scrub]

Retighten the other one and apply penetrating oil to the broken one and let it soak in good before using the easy out on it and then untighten evenly. good luck

 

[RUFUS]

YeP penetrating oil or wd40, then a screw extractor or easy outs to pull the shank out.

 

[MinorThreat]

Extra insurance: pull the fork apart and stick your lower crown/steerer in the freezer overnight before you start the extraction.

 

[Freeridin']

Should I try the easy-out or the square punch extractor. Both require the same 7/64" pilot hole.

 

[MinorThreat]

I like the square-punch style especially for smaller bolts, as I feel the extractor is tougher. Besides, if it can't get a good purchase, you can still use the twisted type as a fallback.

 

[Freeridin']

Good news: I got it out. Both extractors were useless. It seemed like they would bite into the threads of the crown because my hole was just a little off. As a last ditch effort I upped the drill bit, it grabbed on and spun the bolt out the other side.

Bad news: Half way through my efforts I gave up and ordered a new lower crown complete with two day shipping.....

BRAND NEW 35mm BOXXER LOWER CROWN/STEERER FOR SALE

 

[Udi]

Rule #1: Never give up until you've completely destroyed whatever you are trying to fix.

 

[yellowdogx]

Good news: I got it out. Both extractors were useless. It seemed like they would bite into the threads of the crown because my hole was just a little off. As a last ditch effort I upped the drill bit, it grabbed on and spun the bolt out the other side.

Bad news: Half way through my efforts I gave up and ordered a new lower crown complete with two day shipping.....

BRAND NEW 35mm BOXXER LOWER CROWN/STEERER FOR SALE

Good job getting it out! I broke one of those a month ago on the way in (stupid Chinese torque wrench). But didn't get so lucky on getting it out, some how managed to break off a drill bit!! Of course this was all three days before a week trip to whistler!

 

[Optimax150]

Rule #1: Never give up until you've completely destroyed whatever you are trying to fix.

Good rule.