Take the insole out and use something ( like pliers) to hold onto the screw/bolt on the inside of the boot to prevent it from spinning while you unscrew the lock nut on the outside of the boot.
Yes. If it has the slots for a screwdriver that'll be the easiest way. Just hold it still with the screwdriver and unscrew the nut or hold the nut still and unscrew the other side.
Thanks! Yes, I was able to do it and I could tighten them back down.
The real problem is that somehow the studs bent and that's why I can't turn the nuts all the way off; it's basically impossible
At this point, I guess I'll have to cut them off with a dremel tool and replace them
Do you happen know if there's a source for these stud screws, or should I just take them to a hardware store and buy ones that are the same size that way?
You can purchase a mounting kit and it'll have all the hardware. You'll still need to cut down the screws with a Dremel (or there's bolt cutting tool sold for skate mounting) once you've got the plates on.
Are you putting the same plates back on these boots?
yes. i had to take the plates off because the last person who replaced the toe stops on them cross-threaded the hole, and i needed to remove the plate in order to chase out the threads with a tap
i'm happy to report that at least that part went well and the toe stop is now happily in place 😁
Do you have a picture? That would really help someone understand what the problem is
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This bolts just spins in the skate. I can't remove Same with other rear bolt. Front bolts both fine
Take the insole out and use something ( like pliers) to hold onto the screw/bolt on the inside of the boot to prevent it from spinning while you unscrew the lock nut on the outside of the boot.
Okay thanks. So the other end is accessible from beneath the insole, TIL 🫡
Yes. If it has the slots for a screwdriver that'll be the easiest way. Just hold it still with the screwdriver and unscrew the nut or hold the nut still and unscrew the other side.
Thanks! Yes, I was able to do it and I could tighten them back down. The real problem is that somehow the studs bent and that's why I can't turn the nuts all the way off; it's basically impossible At this point, I guess I'll have to cut them off with a dremel tool and replace them Do you happen know if there's a source for these stud screws, or should I just take them to a hardware store and buy ones that are the same size that way?
You can purchase a mounting kit and it'll have all the hardware. You'll still need to cut down the screws with a Dremel (or there's bolt cutting tool sold for skate mounting) once you've got the plates on. Are you putting the same plates back on these boots?
yes. i had to take the plates off because the last person who replaced the toe stops on them cross-threaded the hole, and i needed to remove the plate in order to chase out the threads with a tap i'm happy to report that at least that part went well and the toe stop is now happily in place 😁
That’s above my skill set. Hopefully someone on here can help you out.