Tools to tighten the tower?

[0627Devildog]

Anyone actually get the size yet? These definitely didn't come with my boat. . . .

 

[Rigger]

Yep just confirmed today! The hex key is 1/2 inch and the socket is 15/16 inch - deep socket. I didn't talk to the dealer today though, hopefully tomorrow.

 

[0627Devildog]

Good to know . . . Now I can add a few to the ever growing tool kit = ) Thanks!

 

[davel501]

Does your tower break off above the boat or do you have to unbolt it from the fiberglass? The service manual makes it look like it should be 5/8" for the allen wrench.

 

[Rigger]

On the AR's, which are Diamondback towers, you can break it off from the frame that attaches to the boat.

 

[itsdgm]

For future reference in case somebody is searching for what size hex/allen wrenches are required for a 2007 AR210. Mine requires both a 3/8" & 5/16".

 

[WickedPorter]

I ordered replacement rubber(?) packing plates for mine as well. My boat is only a year old, but mine are already completely dried out and cracked. I'm blaming a bitterly cold/dry winter. Good to know the HEX size. I also plan on doing one at a time, hoping it's not a terribly difficult task. My primary concern is accessing the the underside bolts. I'm not exactly a "small" guy.

 

[Rigger]

I ordered replacement rubber(?) packing plates for mine as well. My boat is only a year old, but mine are already completely dried out and cracked. I'm blaming a bitterly cold/dry winter. Good to know the HEX size. I also plan on doing one at a time, hoping it's not a terribly difficult task. My primary concern is accessing the the underside bolts. I'm not exactly a "small" guy.

Have you tried to get them replaced under warranty?

 

[WickedPorter]

No ... warranty repair for me is for major stuff only, as my dealership (the nearest one) is in a different state 4 hours away. These were cheap enough that it wasn't worth the hassle for me, even just to have replacements sent to me.