How do you loosen the top Allen key bolt on top of the forks? I've taken out the bottom bolt in the recess and separated the stanchion to the tube. But how can I remove the top bolt to get the spring out? Clamping in a vice will surely just scratch it, even with protection or not adequately hold it/ it'll twist
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