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Removing the ear stems
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The first picture shows an optimal position in the bench vice for removing an ear stem
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Grab the ear stem close to the hinge (the titanium alloy is probably strong enough not to buckle, but you don't want to find out) and give it a good push against the spring to alleviate any load from the screw. Don't be shy - if any frame, this one can take some abuse.
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When your pushing force balances the spring inside the frame, the T6 Torx screw is free of load and can be removed.
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The ear stems come with two sunk metal washers each that make it easy to re-install them compared to other X-Metals that come with four thin, flimsy plastic washers per ear stem
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