Posted: 3/7/2011 6:46:26 PM EDT
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I went to put the ASAP on my AR pistol and it went on just fine but now I cant get on the castle nut to make it tight now.
How do I make it tight now ?? Gator. 
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I went to put the ASAP on my AR pistol and it went on just fine but now I cant get on the castle nut to make it tight now. How do I make it tight now ?? Gator. Tighten it down with the castle nut wrench. Unless you are using a wrench that is fully enclosed, it shouldn't be an issue. |
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I had to angle my stock wrench a little bit to get it to work. And you can only turn the castle nut a small distance each turn. My experiences mirror yours depending on the wrench I'm using. I've got a larger wrench that I don't have to angle, but that may be because its slightly bent from being used so much. 
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| Just put mine on tonight with a half moon wrench that only had one tooth. Also ran into the same problem. I had to angle the wrench and do the best that I could. It's on tight. Tomorrow I'm gonna go buy a decent punch so I can stake the thing. Ain't takin' no chances!!! |
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http://www.spikestactical.com/new/z/spikes-tactical-heavy-duty-m4-stock-wrench-p-271.html
The right tools really help when tinkering with guns. Doesn't have to be a spikes but a stock wrench will save you frustration, just like an autopunch will 
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I've used the Rock River Arms wrench on a lot of builds I've done. Even used it for removing staked castle nuts as well. They are durable and cheap!
http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=16882/Product/AR_15_M4_STOCK_WRENCH That ST wrench looks good too with the extra leverage. |
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I've installed 4 of them, I use a wrench I got from spikes, a multi wrench. I've never had an issue. Proper tools and all...
Just don't ask me how to stake it lol 
No no I kid, I got a better tool for that now too and man is it easy! X2 on the spikes wrench, best wrench I have ever used. |
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yea they are good to go.. I love my spikes wrench.
Note: I did rush and end up bending one installing a asap plate..but that was just me being a complete moron and not paying attention..so dont worry if you do it right you will NOT have a problem. Also the super small/cheap single hook style castle nut wrench worked very well with the ASAP plate install since it was small enough to get a good turn in before adjusting again. |