I replaced bolt with hex head, tightened with wrench still will not stay in place? Not enough friction at the swivel. I want to be hundreds of these.
54264
This unit has a weight limit. I used it to hang a flat screen computer. The device works good and the swivel is fine. I truly love it. Never expected to work so well for my needs.
1135609
I really doubt it. The twist of the inside 'threads' of the tool only bite into the bolt head when turned counterclockise. Try carefully filing the bolt head to fit a smaller wrench. Worth the effort if you ever need to remove it again. Or look for a tool with a set screw arrangement or a cam action. A very small pipe wrench might work, too. Best of luck, Michael.
668451
Well the mounting bolts I received with mine didn't fit properly(head to big). It bothered me so much that the following week I removed them and used the original ones, with thread lock of course.
2110736
Get a screwdriver and really get in there, it'll tighten! Just took a lil more than a few twists.
144000
Hi, I put this swivel base as a replacement to one that broke on a swivel rocking chair I have. The quality is pretty good. The diameter should be the same or slightly smaller then the width of your base. I used carriage bolts and nyloc nuts. I've had no problems with this base since I installed it earlier this year. Hope this helps.
977511
I gave up on these things. Tried to install them on a 2000 4 runner. almost impossible to get a wrench where you need to. Send me an email to matt@obxtile.com and I will sell you mine cheaper but I would skip them and go with something more substantial.
1387164
try "jiggling" the bottom metal piece while you're tightening it. also, hand-tightening is not enough...you should be using a wrench or ratchet
1555720
I used a 1/4" socket wrench with the hex drive bit to install the mounting bolts. If I recall, the threaded fasteners supplied have a thread-locking compound applied. I simply tightened the fasteners fully - without really "reefing" on them.They've remained in place an functional ever since (installed 6/14).
2282123
Sounds like it may be defective. When I tightened the screw when it needed to be, it didn't spin and just tightened properly. I suggest sending the one you have back and getting another one.
1216386
What about tightening the bolt between pulleys 3 and 8 to keep them from twisting? I'm just thinking out loud here. I Use my machine almost daily and I really like it.
1219700
I noticed one of the bolts became a little bit loose after a particularly strenuous work out. I removed all of the bolts, used a little Loctite and put the bolts back in and tightened them. No more bacing out bolts. I hope this helps.
1471303
your local bike shop should have some laying around. Next time either torque the screws more or use loctite.
2011735
if you turned the 'squeezing' nut too much were the whole assembley turns you will never get it tight. you get one try at it then you have to back off the nut and drill out bad nutsert an try again with another there is no going back . you might find another one at a hardware store or email dee zee for another . good luck they are tricky!!!!
1053968
Is it possible that the allen screw has been over tightened? That is the only thing I can think of that would result in your situation. If this is the case you can either try to use thread tape or a piece of string soaked in lock-tite to provide some "Traction" for the bolt threads. A slightly larger size bolt may also work in the already stripped threads. Good luck!
973274
I was able to make them work for me but I don't have the same bolts you do. Sorry can't be of more help.
1555719
I'll be super honest - I used a drill and the torx bit and just tightened them until they wouldn't go any further. I've periodically checked them, but they are all still tight tight. I didn't bother with a torque wrench.
1340840
Try switching around the feet and don't tighten anything until you get all the bolts through. If anything, you might have to drill a little, but I didn't have to. Just keep it kinda loose, until you get everything in.