Leshiy 2 moderator endcap removal tips ?

[Baddoglowder]

Any tips or advise for removing the endcap from the factory standard moderator ?
Considering a STO upgrade but can’t figure how to separate the endcap and hate jacking up the endcap or powder coat to do this .
I know other owners have already figured this part out - so thought I would ask 1st .

 

[Scouty]

Any tips or advise for removing the endcap from the factory standard moderator ?
Considering a STO upgrade but can’t figure how to separate the endcap and hate jacking up the endcap or powder coat to do this .
I know other owners have already figured this part out - so thought I would ask 1st .

I had a punch with a rounded handle that was about the right size to push on the bolt ends. I'll see if it's on my bench when I get home & post a picture.

 

[dv8eod]

Use a punch a little smaller than the bolts and tap firmly, but carefully, so you don't bugger the threads. Alternating between them helps some, too.

 

[Larcat]

Set bolt ends on wood surface.
Push down hard.

Alternatively, wood block and mallet.

Wait till you need to remove the front plate to free the bolts