How do you remove fore grips

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03-16-2010, 19:51
spleify

How do you remove fore grips

I got a 2 piece YHM rail that I want to put on, but I can't get the stock ones off.

I tried pulling down on the delta ring, but it really seems like that sucker is on there.

Thanks
03-16-2010, 20:02
Marlin

Three options,

1) find a Friend with a good grip.

2) Buy fancy tool.

3) make fancy tool.

4) Ask if anybody has fancy tool..

Okay I lied there were 4...[Tooth]
03-16-2010, 20:11
spleify

I can push the delta ring down. But it seems like the stock hand gurad is screwed in or something. What am I missing here?

Thanks
03-16-2010, 20:24
gnihcraes

have to be creative with the fingers and the ring... small pry tool usually to get the grips to budge on my armalite.

I just took some 1/4 steel rod the other day and the torch, bent up my own removal tool... sure helps... I'm west of downtown if you want to use it or borrow it...
03-16-2010, 20:41
spleify

Ok, next problem. I got the origianl rails off, but the YHM's have a round top and the barrel has a "triangular" shaped retainer ring?? Am I missing something here, or is something wrong?

Thanks for the offer gnihcraes
03-16-2010, 20:54
gnihcraes

I think even the originals will have the look of being round, but they still fit over the triangle of the ring and delta ring... i'm no expert... :)
03-16-2010, 20:56
spleify

Yeah they are definitely not going to fit.

This sucks I was so excited to put them on.

Maybe I am just missing something....
03-16-2010, 20:57
Marlin

Got pic's?
03-16-2010, 21:02
Marlin

Triangular would be an A1 All A2's are round.. Just thinking out loud..
03-16-2010, 21:05
spleify

This is what I got

https://www.del-ton.com/ProductDetai...uctCode=DT1024

It "says" is an A2
03-16-2010, 21:11
Marlin

Interesting,, any way of taking a pic of yours and posting it?
03-16-2010, 21:37
spleify

I cant get any pics that show the triangular shape of the retainer ring near the money end of the barrel.
03-16-2010, 21:53
Marlin

N/P,, was just trying for the visual.. The dumb question, were the ones you took off Round or triangular?

If it's the case of the retainer being triangular,, You might need to replace it with a round one..
03-16-2010, 22:02
spleify

I understand the visual thing. Sorry

Yes the originals definitely have a different shape than the YHM's do.

Would replacing the retainer ring envolve removing the front site and the FH?

Thanks for the help pal!
03-16-2010, 22:04
Marlin

Yep, removal of the FSB would be a must..

No problem..
03-16-2010, 22:47
spleify

[quote=Marlin;176903]Yep, removal of the FSB would be a must..

Noproblem...[/ quote]

I wish I had that much confidence...
03-16-2010, 23:04
Marlin

If you have the right sized punch.. it really isn't..

If you want, I can send you instructions on how-to..
03-16-2010, 23:07
spleify

That would be much appreciated!

Thanks for the help tonight
03-16-2010, 23:17
spleify

I have the one on the bottom here, I would assume I need to the round one.

http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/cid=7...ard_Components
03-16-2010, 23:18
Marlin

Okay,, N/P,, Here's the TM.. Look through it,, And if you have questions, I'll be more than happy to answer them..

http://www.scribd.com/doc/18589142/T...anges-Oct-1998
03-16-2010, 23:19
Marlin

Quote:

Originally Posted by spleify

I have the one on the bottom here, I would assume I need to the round one.

http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/cid=7...ard_Components

Yep..
03-16-2010, 23:47
spleify

Ok, thanks for the link. I will do some looking around and get a round handguard cap and go from there. I may seek someones help with this as this is my first AR, so if anyone has experience with this let me know

Thanks
03-16-2010, 23:53
Marlin

Let me know.. And you are welcome...