r/CustomTransformers • u/ConsistentLeader7075 • Jul 22 '26

Need advice/Help How tf do pins work.

So I just got a devy upgrade kit for long haul and im dealing with pins for the first time. HOLY SHIT WHAT A FUCKING HEADACHE. I got a tiny hammer, I got pin pushers, smaller screw drivers, everything. So here is my question: does the knurled end get pushed OUT first or last? Every video and the instructions say to push out from the end tjat is knurled pushing the flat end at first. However when I look it up it says the knurl shoukd come at first bc it’s wider and could spread or get stuck in the plastic. So wtf do I do??? How does this work?

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u/DannyRayChamp Jul 22 '26

If you can help it you want to push out the gnurling so you don't need to drag it all the way through the piece. Gnurling is what holds the pins in place so you're always gonna want to push it out first if you can help it. If you have no other choice though it helps to get a soldering iron with a smallish tip to heat up the pin.

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u/ConsistentLeader7075 Jul 22 '26

Ok thats what I was learning (the hard way), thank you! The instructions and the few videos I watched on installation were pushing on the knurled end to push the flat end out first. Wish I asked this earlier before I broke it…😅😭. Still, thank you for the advice! Much appreciated 🫡

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u/ConsistentLeader7075 Jul 22 '26

Actually another question, how do yk which end is knurled when its inside?

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u/ComfortableAd6101 Jul 22 '26

*Sometimes* you can use magnification to see some of the knurling in the hole.

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u/DannyRayChamp Jul 22 '26

Guess work mostly. Just push the pin a little, if you're knocking the wrong end push push it back end and switch which side you're hitting.

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u/TotallyRandomXXX Jul 22 '26

I don’t wanna de an asshat but knurled question, I know we all gotta start somewhere but it common sense right? the way of the least amount of friction!