LeoPTY 24 Posted March 10, 2012 Report Share Posted March 10, 2012 I have an utterly noobish question. I recently got my Saiga back from Tromix with an ACE folding stock, but I haven't been able to release the folding mechanism to fold it back up. How is this done? Thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DrThunder88 912 Posted March 10, 2012 Report Share Posted March 10, 2012 Is the hinge on the left or the right? If it's on the left (scope rail side), push the stock up while pulling down on the pistol grip. If it's on the right (ejection port side), push down on the stock while pushing up with the pistol grip. The spring can be a bit stout, so don't be afraid to muscle it a little! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
netpackrat 566 Posted March 10, 2012 Report Share Posted March 10, 2012 I bought a new Ace hinge a few months back and found the spring to be much stiffer than on the one I have had for several years. I found that adding a little bit of lube where the parts ride against each other helped a lot. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LeoPTY 24 Posted March 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2012 (edited) Thanks for the suggestions guys. I'm quite certain that the hinge is on the left side (see picture). I tried spraying some CLP into the hinge and the spaces in between the stock and the block, but am still not having any success. I even tried pushing up on the stock as hard as I can and it's not budging. I don't want to break the stock, and I'm out of ideas at this point Edited March 10, 2012 by LeoPTY Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gunfanatic 221 Posted March 10, 2012 Report Share Posted March 10, 2012 Grab as close to the hinge as possible from both sides and with the side facing you the same as in your picture pull up with your right hand and push down with your left. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NM0 586 Posted March 10, 2012 Report Share Posted March 10, 2012 I push up on the folder mechanism, not stock. Mine was stiff at first too. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LeoPTY 24 Posted March 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2012 I push up on the folder mechanism, not stock. Mine was stiff at first too. That did the trick! I'll do that a few more times to loosen it up. Thanks for the help everyone! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NM0 586 Posted March 10, 2012 Report Share Posted March 10, 2012 Glad to help with a valid question. That's what this place is all about. Congrats on your Tromix S12. Enjoy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
netpackrat 566 Posted March 11, 2012 Report Share Posted March 11, 2012 (edited) LeoPTY; It looks like you have a Stormwerkz hinge, not an Ace. Look at the difference between yours and NM0's hinge, and how the ACE has a larger pivot point that is farther out to the side. The Stormwerkz is a little smaller overall and won't work with some wider stocks like Tromix (or mine) because the hinge point is farther inboard. It's still a quality product though. Edited March 11, 2012 by Netpackrat Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dustindu4 101 Posted June 4, 2012 Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 Just found this thread. I'm having the same problem with my folding stock. I'll give it a lube and see how she goes Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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