SolidSteel 5.4 equipment stand owners - question


I just received this stand last night. Everything is cool except I am unable to install spikes. They seem to go in about 5-7 mm and they don't go any further than that. These spikes are round on the sides so I can't use a wranch. I tried the pliers and the amount of force required to progress them any further into the thread inside the rack pole makes me think that there is something wrong. Has anyone else encountered similar problems with this product or is it just my luck? I called the place where I ordered it from and waiting for an answer, but figured to ask here as well. Thanks.
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You might want to take a small rag and wrap it around the spike so the vice grips don't scratch up the spikes. The WD40 is a good idea and should help. Good luck and let us know what happens.

You might want to take a small rag and wrap it around the spike so the vice grips don't scratch up the spikes. The WD40 is a good idea and should help. Good luck and let us know what happens.
Some Hoppe's 9 oil and vice grip and these bastards finally went in.
Thanks all for your help!!!