pow4ever Posted February 11, 2014 Report Share Posted February 11, 2014 The top plastic ladder/strap are chewed up on my Deeluxe Indy. This part: http://bomberonline.3dcartstores.com/AF-Top-Strap_p_107.html It looked like it should just snapped into place. However I can't figure out how to remove them? Is there any trick to it? or brute force is the way to go? Thanks David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neanderthal Posted February 11, 2014 Report Share Posted February 11, 2014 pokkis had new buckles on this thread - http://www.bomberonline.com/VBulletin/showthread.php?41599-BTS-How-s-This-Look that might be the way to go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beckmann AG Posted February 11, 2014 Report Share Posted February 11, 2014 Should be removable by driving 'backward' out of the retaining pocket. Might have to pry up a bit on the trailing edge of the anchor end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pow4ever Posted February 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2014 Thanks. I was reading about that: http://www.bomberonline.com/VBulletin/showthread.php?26787-AF700-buckles&p=262987#post262987 The old store page is gone from bomber but there is archive copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20101121125719/http://bomberonline.com///store/boots/parts_track_buckle.cfm Problem remain: I still need to remove the old strap :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buster Posted February 11, 2014 Report Share Posted February 11, 2014 listen to beckmann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pokkis Posted February 11, 2014 Report Share Posted February 11, 2014 If you look that Bomber spare picture, you need to press from that left side end from outside to inside. You can also help little bit with scre driver. So press heaavily and same time twist other end outwards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trailertrash Posted February 11, 2014 Report Share Posted February 11, 2014 Heat it up first. It will pop right out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMC Posted February 11, 2014 Report Share Posted February 11, 2014 (edited) The top plastic ladder/strap are chewed up on my Deeluxe Indy.This part: http://bomberonline.3dcartstores.com/AF-Top-Strap_p_107.html It looked like it should just snapped into place. However I can't figure out how to remove them? Is there any trick to it? or brute force is the way to go? Thanks David Reverse push on the ladder through the slot it is in on the shell. When you get to the square part of the ladder that appears as though it will not fit through the slot, grab hold of the cuff and bend it so it arcs at the slot. The slot should then gape wider and allow the strap to easily slide out. Done with the liner removed from the shell and no heat or screw driver. If you need more access, use an allen wrench or the boot allen to loosen the piece with the slots. Edited February 11, 2014 by Ripturns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hans Posted February 11, 2014 Report Share Posted February 11, 2014 You need to use some strength and as before said, widen it by bending. No need to use tools, you will damage your boot. I have already replaced my topstraps a few times because of breakage. Mostly my topstraps broke because I used too much force to open up my boottongue and didn't bent it away from the straps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pow4ever Posted February 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2014 Thank you everyone!! Hans/Curt/John/Pokkis/buster/Eric/Neandethol!! I will try what you suggested. With my stupid hands; I am going to need new boots or stab myself with something blunt/sharp when it's all say and done. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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