zak123

I was backing the limb bolts out of my Bowtech Allegiance today, but I couldn't get the bottom one to budge. I can get the top limb bolt to turn all of the way, but the bottom one won't turn at all. Has anyone else had this problem?

ampahunter

Zak123--have you loosened the allen bolt screwing the limb pocket onto to the riser. Back that off and use a good allen tip in a 1/4" drive ratchet, insert the tool all the way into the allen head of the bolt and it will move.

zak123

I tried that without any luck.

ampahunter

Then use a bit of anti-seize on the bolt, let it sit overnight and try again--it's got to move. Sometimes they bind pretty well and once you get that first 'crack', that' all you need to get it moving. If you've got a heat gun or a good hair dryer, try heating the area a bit--do not use exposed flame--just hot air--and try again.
Use a good tool, I like using the 1/4" drive ratchet for those bolts.

zak123

Tried both with no luck. I'm going to call Bowtech in a few hours to see what to do. I am just a little disappointed that I spent $750 on a bow and I can't even adjust the weight.

gibblet

if you put the other one back in all the way it may be easier. take it to the shop if you can't do it. they'll break it down, take it apart, and lube it.

zak123

I tried doing them evenly. I am going to call Bowtech in 3 hours and ask what I should do.

gutshot

Should've bought a Mathews....
Just kidding...Good Luck.

ram96

I had a similar problem with my Pro40.

The Bowtech rep advised that sometimes the tolerance is so tight or that some of the film from dipping my have got into the threads.

He advised taking it to a pro shop to take the pressure off then try working the bolts.

bigbuck90

If none of this works just send me the bow