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Posted: 12/4/2006 2:39:48 PM EDT
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Do I have to have the YHM forearm tool to install one of their free float tubes? Can I use the DPMS tool that has all the tools in one? I dont want to spend more than necessary. Also, where is the cheapest action block? |
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The DPMS tool will work not work to tighten the YHM locking ring down. It might fit the YHM barel nut if the wrench has the 3 pins for free float tubes. You can tighten the locking ring with a drift and hammer BUT it is really easy to mar the ring so I would suggest buying or borrow the YHM tool. If you plan on only doing only one upper it might be cheaper to send off or find alocal smith a few bucks to swap everything out. www.adcofirearms.com/itemdetails.cfm?inventorynumber=3231 has a holder for the upper receiver. another version. www.bravocompanyusa.com/AR15-Action-Block-2-Piece-p/action%20block%202%20piece.htm |
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If you don't want to tool up with all the RIGHT tools to do the work yourself, it's probably cheaper to just send the upper off the be built by a pro. That way, the right tools and techniques will be used and you won't slip and make a nasty scratch or other screwup. Otherwise, I recommend the DPMS claw, Brownells clamshell block, DPMS multi-function wrench, DPMS freefloat wrench and YHM wrench as a pretty good setup of tools that can handle most re-barrel jobs. Then there will be special wrenches for Daniel Defense and PRI, but you buy those as you need them. |
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