Tuuk Lightspeed 2 runner stuck

[Moose 1]

I’m trying to take my LS3 steel out of my TotalOne NXG skates with light speed 2 holders and I’m having difficulty with the second skate. I’ve removed the nut in the holder and I can’t pull the runner out. I’ve also tried to loosen the steel by hitting the back of the boot against the carpeted floor (where the back of the heel/Achilles tendon would be). Anyone have a trick for remedying this issue? Thanks.

[JR Boucicaut 3804]

Small flat-head screwdriver.

Place it in the channel on the rear of the holder and pry the toe of the runner up.

[GiancarloSFL 15]

I had the same problem. I just got a rag, placed it over the blade and pulled hard; it came out.

[Chadd 916]

I usually put a cloth over the blade to protect the steel and use pliers.

[oldtrainerguy28 478]

Hit the heel harder on the ground it will pop out always does for me just some are a little more stubborn!

[TBLfan 25]

What JR and Chadd said, I've used both options(depending on tool I've had available) and both worked.

[JR Boucicaut 3804]

The new Bauer LS Edge tool does exactly what a small screwdriver would do.

[Moose 1]

The rag and pliers method worked masterfully. Thanks for the quick feedback, MSH.

[SirJW 207]

What is the best option for bolts that wont loosen and or seem striped?

[oldtrainerguy28 478]

Vice grips.....on the holder. Or take the holder off and snap the bolt!

[Davetronz 109]

What is the best option for bolts that wont loosen and or seem striped?

• WD-40 (let it soak for about 5 mins) if rust seems to be an issue.

Clamp the holder in a padded bench vice around the area where the bolt enters the runner (and is likely spinning) - try slowly loosening from this position. Similar to using vice grips as OTG28 suggested.

If all else fails, as OTG28 suggested, remove the holder and cut/snap the bolt.

Always remember to replace the hardware afterwards! Don't put the same stripped h/w back on.

[JR Boucicaut 3804]

Another method is to take needle-nose pliers and hold the bolt through the bottom of the holder. That way you aren't deforming the holder and expanding the channel.

[oldtrainerguy28 478]

• WD-40 (let it soak for about 5 mins) if rust seems to be an issue.
• Clamp the holder in a padded bench vice around the area where the bolt enters the runner (and is likely spinning) - try slowly loosening from this position. Similar to using vice grips as OTG28 suggested.
• If all else fails, as OTG28 suggested, remove the holder and cut/snap the bolt.
• Always remember to replace the hardware afterwards! Don't put the same stripped h/w back on.

Thanks for the back up however I wouldnt use WD40 on the holder as it can melt or weaken the plastic.

[JR Boucicaut 3804]

Heat is also good - the center of the screw is plastic.

[Davetronz 109]

Thanks for the back up however I wouldnt use WD40 on the holder as it can melt or weaken the plastic.

Interesting point. I remember reading a while back that WD40 was safe to use on "almost" all surfaces like rubber, metal, wood, paint and plastic. I've only used it rarely and luckily haven't had issues.

I'll have to give heat a try - makes sense though. Thanks, JR.

[Chadd 916]

Another method is to take needle-nose pliers and hold the bolt through the bottom of the holder. That way you aren't deforming the holder and expanding the channel.

That's what I've always done.