Pedal snap-on "nut" removal?

[Rusty Ol' Rogue]

Rather than regular threaded nuts, I have some pedals that have some washer type "nuts' that snap on to the long bolts that holds the end cap in place. The end of the bolt is a half dome shape, and is not threaded. Is there a way to pop the "nuts" off without damaging them? (no comments from the peanut gallery, Vince!) I'd like to be able to reuse them. Or, if they do have to be destroyed, would they be easy to replace? Source?

 

[rideahiggins]

Push nuts

Just google push nuts. There are special removal tools too. These can be found at most hardwares that have all the pullout drawers of bolts and fasteners.

 

[Rusty Ol' Rogue]

Just google push nuts. There are special removal tools too. These can be found at most hardwares that have all the pullout drawers of bolts and fasteners.

Thank you!

 

[vincev]

This is SOOOOOO open to comments Dave.I cant even go there.lol

 

[chitown]

OK Vince, if you won't go there, I will have to step up...

I'd like to be able to reuse them.

Re-using nuts after popping is always a tricky proposition. But take your time with your nuts, take good care of your nuts (especially after popping) and soon your nuts will be ready to use again.

Hope this helps.


If your nuts are popped for more than 4 hours please seek immediate care.

 

[Rusty Ol' Rogue]

OK, I got the nuts popped off, but now the shaft seems to have lost much of it's rigidity. Would it be advisable to use the same special care as with the nuts, or is there some other method that I should be using to re-stiffen the shaft?

 

[vincev]

Dave,Seems your mind is in the gutter without your blow up doll.I remember when I took this picture of you and "her" at a more happy time.Sorry she's gone Dave

 

[Rusty Ol' Rogue]

I'm not sorry she's gone at all! Her mouth was too small anyhow.

 

[vincev]

I'm glad you got your nuts off but at times I heard that shafts will lose their rigidity because of old age.Leave your hands off the shaft if you dont know what your doing and dont do anything to try making it rigid.

 

[Rusty Ol' Rogue]

I knew I came to the right place. If anyone knows how to handle a limp shaft it had to be you.