Masterfully explained. I've been using this method years but wanted to find a video to show a friend how to use the clevis pin. Your video is excellent and the instructions are spot on. Thanks!
Thank you sir. I was struggling with this pin for an hour earlier. MY first test on my AR, I noticed that the pivot pin fell out. Man, I freaked out at the range and flew out of there. Parked my rifle for a couple weeks because of safety. This is my first build, I am overly concerned about proper operation. And I have been asking a ton of questions to all you pros. Thanks again!
I'm glad I could help! You will find the complete guide and a WAY longer video here that will walk you through everything: thewarriorsolution.com/how-to-build-an-ar-15-lower-receiver-in-ten-easy-steps-video-guide/ Feel free to shoot me an email if you have any other questions.
No, the rear pin is held in place by the castle nut and receiver end plate. Putting a slave pin like this through the holes wouldn't do anything to help keep the spring and detent in place while you screw down the castle nut. Higher end receivers use set screws to keep the spring in place while you mess with the buffer tube. To install the rear pin, slide it through the holes and into place, then tip the receiver vertically (if you aren't using a vise) to keep the detent and spring in place. (Gravity is your friend) You can find the complete guide and a way longer video here that will walk you through everything here: thewarriorsolution.com/how-to-build-an-ar-15-lower-receiver-in-ten-easy-steps-video-guide/
I never had an issue with installing it. But I am having an issue of trying to remove it (I’m trying to replace the pivot pin from PSA to an aero one cause the pin is crap and I can’t install my upper; or it mught be slightly deformed).
The easiest way to remove it is to basically do this install process backwards. Use a 3/16" punch (or paperclip if you don't have one) and depress the detent just enough to rotate the punch 90 degrees. That rotates the pin so the detent is no longer captured in the groove. Hold one hand over the receiver to catch the detent and spring while you pull the pin out with the other.
The clevis pin trick literally saved me, and my spring and detent. After jettisoning the detent into the nether regions of my workshop and almost losing it twice, I came back to TH-cam to try to find a trick to installing it. Needless to say this video was a lifesaver and I got it installed first try after going to Home Depot and getting the 1/4” clevis pin. You guys are lifesavers, thanks for the tip and the awesome video!
Awesome video!
Masterfully explained. I've been using this method years but wanted to find a video to show a friend how to use the clevis pin. Your video is excellent and the instructions are spot on. Thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
That is super helpful! Thank you for the video
Thank you sir. I was struggling with this pin for an hour earlier. MY first test on my AR, I noticed that the pivot pin fell out. Man, I freaked out at the range and flew out of there. Parked my rifle for a couple weeks because of safety. This is my first build, I am overly concerned about proper operation. And I have been asking a ton of questions to all you pros. Thanks again!
I'm glad I could help! You will find the complete guide and a WAY longer video here that will walk you through everything: thewarriorsolution.com/how-to-build-an-ar-15-lower-receiver-in-ten-easy-steps-video-guide/
Feel free to shoot me an email if you have any other questions.
Thank u for this man I am doing a new build and this was the GOAT
Glad I could help!
Cool trick
Now how do i do it with the rear pin?
Video of the year....😂 geesh
How tf do you do the rear
Will this also work with the rear pin?
No, the rear pin is held in place by the castle nut and receiver end plate. Putting a slave pin like this through the holes wouldn't do anything to help keep the spring and detent in place while you screw down the castle nut. Higher end receivers use set screws to keep the spring in place while you mess with the buffer tube. To install the rear pin, slide it through the holes and into place, then tip the receiver vertically (if you aren't using a vise) to keep the detent and spring in place. (Gravity is your friend) You can find the complete guide and a way longer video here that will walk you through everything here: thewarriorsolution.com/how-to-build-an-ar-15-lower-receiver-in-ten-easy-steps-video-guide/
I never had an issue with installing it. But I am having an issue of trying to remove it (I’m trying to replace the pivot pin from PSA to an aero one cause the pin is crap and I can’t install my upper; or it mught be slightly deformed).
The easiest way to remove it is to basically do this install process backwards. Use a 3/16" punch (or paperclip if you don't have one) and depress the detent just enough to rotate the punch 90 degrees. That rotates the pin so the detent is no longer captured in the groove. Hold one hand over the receiver to catch the detent and spring while you pull the pin out with the other.
@@TheWarriorSolution tried it again more thoughtfully and got it! Learned not to buy a lower parts kit from PSA
The clevis pin trick literally saved me, and my spring and detent. After jettisoning the detent into the nether regions of my workshop and almost losing it twice, I came back to TH-cam to try to find a trick to installing it. Needless to say this video was a lifesaver and I got it installed first try after going to Home Depot and getting the 1/4” clevis pin. You guys are lifesavers, thanks for the tip and the awesome video!
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