Stand the bar upright; While the bar is upright, apply a small amount of oil to the sleeve closest to the floor. Jump to page: Results 1 to 10 of 20 Thread: Rescuing A Classic Split Sleeve York Barbell. Slowly spin the sleeve while the lubricant is applied. The first way is likely the most thorough. I'm guessing this is the reason it spins poorly. 1) Black Oxide gives a barbell the best feel on the knurl because it is not a plating. Place everything in a box that’s lined with a garbage bag and large enough to hold the barbell and the sleeves. Disassemble the barbell by taking off the sleeves (the process for this will be different according to the barbell/manufacturer; find and follow the specific directions for yours). Repeat as necessary. it seems to be a Troy Barbell which uses an “O” ring. Troy and Vulcan both used to do grooved sleeves but have since abandoned them. If I made a mistake or omission, let me know and I’ll update the list! It leaves a bit of a sticky residue that d-limonene cleaners (clear orange) are good for removing but a little brushing in knurling is probably necessary. We chose to leave the caps off the bars and not re-install them. This is an easy fix and requires no disassembly. After you get the outer cap off the barbell, the inner snap ring operates just like the Bella bars in the first video, and the rest of the process is exactly the same as the first video. Probably wouldn't take much to make the sleeve fall right off. The bushings/bearings are key to the function of your bar and maintaining them is vital. Chemical means would at least good for sleeves and can take rust out of pits that the brush might not reach. Then, cut each length of 1” and 1-½” pipe down its length so you can sleeve it over the other pipes later. Results 1 to 9 of 9 Thread: Barbell ... You simply take the screw out remove the end plug and pull the sleeve off and grease the shaft of the bar where the sleeve rides and then put it back together just like it came apart. All it takes is an allen key (if your york bar is the same as mine). If chalk is used frequently, it can over time get into the bushings and have an impact on sleeve spin. ... A great way to remove the grime from the split on each end is to take it apart and clean it. I’m trying to include many top brands that I can get definitive info on here. 2) The bar will last a lifetime. 2) Black Oxide is a mild protectant against oxidization. according to the website it is a permanent attachment of the sleeve 1 share Barbell sleeve bolt gettin rusty.. Note that this has changed over time. What you want is a plate with a steel insert in the hole that can’t catch on the barbell’s grooves. In order to keep your sleeves spinning properly, lubricating the bushings/bearings is a must. Thread Tools. These parts will make up the sleeves and collars on either side of the barbell. The other solution is to use a certain type of weight plate. This is because the caps were sometimes difficult to remove. Smooth Sleeves. What to expect over time: 1) The barbell will most likely get a patina over time. One solution we posed was to get a York bar, all of which are all still made with smooth sleeves, or any one of the other brands we have listed now at the post linked above. Brands that Use Each Style Sleeve. The 10” sleeve lengths will put 52” between the collars (same as my Ohio Power Bar), so you can rack it in a power rack. edit: after some searching online. Apply the oil where the barbell shaft meets the sleeve Videos on caring for other bar finishes: Rescuing A Classic Split Sleeve York Barbell; Page 1 of 2 1 2 Last. Apply the same type lubricant to the bushings (from the inner sleeve side, standing the bar vertically). You may need to put the bar in a vice to hold it while you loosen the hex bolts and use some penetrating oil. It looks because you are missing the snap ring on the one side, the sleeve has slid back and jammed into the spacer.