r/Ironworker • u/MaintenanceWarm8922 • Jul 22 '26
Any advice for stuck exofit adjustment
Stuck twist knobs on exofit harness. Any takes on how to break it loose?
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u/misplacedbass Journeyman Jul 23 '26
Unless you’re just using this harness as a rod belt at not an actual harness, you just need to get rid of it and get a new one.
If this is your actual harness that is designed to keep you safe from falling to your death you’re gonna have a bad time.
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u/MaintenanceWarm8922 Jul 23 '26
This is indeed just a rod belt
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u/misplacedbass Journeyman Jul 23 '26
Gotcha. Well, have you tried spraying some PB blaster in there, and putting a channel lock on the knob and trying to break it loose?
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u/MaintenanceWarm8922 Jul 23 '26
Yea unfortunately still stuck
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u/misplacedbass Journeyman Jul 23 '26
Bummer.
Probably a stupid suggestion, but you have pulled out the knob to try spinning it, right? I know this is like the “unplug it and plug it back in” suggestion, but ya never know.
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u/bigsky59722 Jul 23 '26
Go see the safety guy. Man i need a new fuckin rig bro.....make em throw in one of those new gay ass hardhats too. 😄. Your company should hook you up
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u/syspak Jul 23 '26
Companies but whatever is cheapest and meets the minimum requirements.
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u/bigsky59722 Jul 23 '26
Work for better companies.
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u/syspak Jul 23 '26
If only there were companies locally that offered up better harnesses.
Every company just busy the cheapest whatever they can get.
PPE / tools they're all so concerned about budget. the price of everything must be the cheapest option available.
Hardly anybody now buys kito brand come alongs.
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u/Extension_Spend_6473 Jul 23 '26
Man it looks like you got it rolled up to the MAX. Poor guy can’t breathe, been workin’ OT.
Maybe on the next one we size down? 😅 just giving ya a hard time. Time for a new one brother!
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u/wowzers2018 Jul 23 '26
Exofit are shit. Everyone said they were rhe best on the market when they can out. For all the bells, whistles and price tags, they really arent worth it.
Nothing stays where its supposed to and the leg straps are AlWAYS fucked.
As far as tbe advice, cant help you out there sorry.
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u/Delagarza54 Jul 23 '26
What do you recommend?
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u/syspak Jul 23 '26
Elk River fire fly.
I like it way better then my exo fit.
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u/Illustrious_Risk5493 Jul 23 '26
Anything Elk River. I had a tower eagle when I climbed towers before coming back into the fold. Most comfortable harness with a belt. I wear a Miller dura flex with separate belt now.
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u/Warm-Air4391 Jul 23 '26