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Posted: 12/6/2006 5:55:28 PM EDT
| Alright so I purchased a sling adapter for my dmps collapsible stock, and am having trouble taking off the tube nut behind the receiver. There is probably some loctite on the nut. My wrencg is bent from trying to loosen it, and is there an easier way to take it off? |
I've never had that problem removing the castle nut, but I'd bet that if you have a heat gun you could warm it up really good and if it were hot I'm betting it would be easier to loosen... It's worth a try. |
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First check the perimeter of the castle nut / receiver end plate to ensure it wasn't staked at the factory. If it has been staked, you will see an indentation where the plate meets the castle nut from the impact of a punch. If staked, you will need to apply quite a bit of pressure to break the stake ( possibly a more stout spanner / armorers wrench as well ). If loc-tite has been applied to the threads on the receiver extension ( buffer tube ) heat will soften it enough to allow you to break it free. Not everyone has a heat gun, however, most people have a hair dryer. Turn it on hot / high and let the heat do its job. Applying sufficient force at this point should break the nut loose. Let us know how it goes. 
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