How do you remove a star fangled nut from a fork steerer tube?

Tube Smuggler Flip the fork (or bike) upside down. Take a rod or pipe which fit into your steerer tube, put into the bottom of the steerer and smack with hammer.Click to see full answer. Also question is, how far down does a star nut go?About 1/2″ down from the top of the steerer tube is the recommended distance.Additionally, what size star nut do I need? Star nuts are available for 1″, 1 1/8, 1 1/4,and 1 1/2″ steer tubes. If it’s about 1/16″ oversize, I’d say you have the correct one. They are supposed to collapse to fit the inner diameter of the tube. That’s what holds it in place. Consequently, can you change steerer tube forks? The golden rule when cutting a steerer tube on a new fork is measure, measure and measure again. You cannot add steerer tube back on to an over trimmed fork. You can always remove a bit more in time when you’re convinced you don’t want it.How do you install a star nut in a fork? How to fit a star nut The easiest way to remove a star nut is to use a hammer and long bolt, metal rod or drift to push it out the bottom of the steerer. Wind the star nut onto the fitting tool, as far as it will go. Place the star nut into the steerer tube and use the hammer to tap the nut into the tube. Try to keep the tool and nut staight.