392heminut Posted August 10, 2012 Report Share Posted August 10, 2012 Anybody here have the wrench for the Yankee Hill Machine AR15 free float tube locknut that they wouldn't mind loaning out? Just picked up a YHM Smooth FFT for my AR15 and that lockring looks like something I could really booger up quick without the right tool! :o <lmao> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Livnoutdoors6.8 Posted August 10, 2012 Report Share Posted August 10, 2012 I used a rubber strap wrench from harbor freight and it worked perfectly. They come in a pair and I used the smaller of the two:http://www.harborfreight.com/2-piece-rubber-strap-wrench-set-94119.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
392heminut Posted August 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2012 Hey thanks for the tip brother! I'm going to Las Cruces next Friday and it just so happens Harbor Freight is on the way! <thumbsup> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IM_JOHNNYV Posted August 11, 2012 Report Share Posted August 11, 2012 Just put one of those on my AR15. Used the HF&T strap wrench, then to lock it up tighter, used a piece of nylon rod ½" x 4" long and gave her a few quick taps.Just my 2¢.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
392heminut Posted August 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2012 Thanks Johnny, sounds like a good idea. I've got a couple of square aluminum punches that Dawson Precision sends with their dovetail pistol sights that should work good for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IM_JOHNNYV Posted August 11, 2012 Report Share Posted August 11, 2012 Thanks Johnny, sounds like a good idea. I've got a couple of square aluminum punches that Dawson Precision sends with their dovetail pistol sights that should work good for that.I would shy away from Aluminum or brass - they will deform the material and leave unsightly marks. Stick with nylon or Phenolic.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
survivalshop Posted August 11, 2012 Report Share Posted August 11, 2012 This nut, a spanner wrench is used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IM_JOHNNYV Posted August 11, 2012 Report Share Posted August 11, 2012 And this nut, a strap wrench and nylon drift..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffreyC Posted August 12, 2012 Report Share Posted August 12, 2012 I wonder if using some plastic dip coat, like used on tool handles, on the spanner would prevent the scratches ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
392heminut Posted August 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2012 Well, I got it done! Got everything assembled and lined up and used one of the aluminum front sight drifts from Dawson. I used it on the bottom notch so if it marred the aluminum collar it wouldn't be so noticeable. I guess the drift is a softer aluminum than the lock ring, as it worked just fine and didn't leave any marks. I also put a couple of drops of the purple Locktite on the collar threads that YHM sent to use on the front endcap. I don't think the collar will go anywhere. Thanks for the responses guys! <thumbsup> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
survivalshop Posted August 15, 2012 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 Loc tight was a good idea , I used it on mine & it has never moved.Electrical tape on the spanner works to keep from scratching anything . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted August 31, 2012 Report Share Posted August 31, 2012 That lockring is the same one that Midwest Industries uses, and it's a very solid steel composition. I use a drift and hammer on them, and none have been deformed in any way. Sometimes they get the "black" taken off them, but that's what a Birchwood Casey Alumablack pen is for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
392heminut Posted September 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2012 You are 100% correct Tom. I found out that the ring was steel, not aluminum. I used an aluminum drift to tighten the ring and left no marks at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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