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Old Apr 16, 2011 | 11:50 AM
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Draglink Boots

I have new kits for my 52 draglink, who has a trick for stretching the rubber boots over the ball.


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Old Apr 16, 2011 | 01:45 PM
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use a little grease.
 
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Old Apr 16, 2011 | 01:48 PM
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Tried grease, they are very tight. Also tried to warm them up, still no go.
 
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Old Apr 16, 2011 | 06:22 PM
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Were they packaged separately? They could be the wrong ones. They are usually installed at the factory.
 
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Old Apr 16, 2011 | 06:25 PM
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Soak 'em in hot water for 5 minutes.
 
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Old Apr 16, 2011 | 09:40 PM
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I was also concerned I would ruin them since they were so tight but...... a little grease and work them on. They are not real easy but they will go.
 
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A bit of grease, grab each side with a rag and get mid-evil wid it....
 
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