pdxbigfoot
06-05-2007, 08:08 PM
Hello all.Well here is my predicament.I recently purchaced a 1986 trx 250r project that had sat outside under a tarp for at least a year.the bike was dismantled and thank god the only thing kept inside was the motor.Anyway the swingarm is off the frame with what appears to be a dura-blue 2inch wider axle intact.Both pieces are very rusty,mainly the axle.Ive done some research and i belive that the arm is a older lone-star at least 2inches longer.In order to get parts cleaned up and a new bearing carrier installed i have to get the axle out of the housing and that babys not budging.I know that the threads are opposite and i should be turning the nut clockwise to loosen it.I have used a penetrating oil and its been soaking for the last 3 days but to no avail.I also know that its not good to heat these parts as to not weaken the axle any tricks.....THANK YOU:confused: