How to replace Mag Four Ear Socks that don't want to move

[ElKurto]

Hello everyone,

I just added a pair of Mag Fours to my collection, and bought them knowing that one of the ear socks had a little defect in it (barely noticeable). I also bought a pair of OEM new old stock replacement ear socks at the same time. The question I have is how to remove the old ear socks as they seem pretty well stuck to the arms. I would rather not destroy the currently installed socks as they are really not bad, and could be a backup set. Does anyone have any tips for removing these things, as I tried my best to remove them, but they just won't budge!

Thanks in advance!

 

[ZCForge]

Hello everyone,

I just added a pair of Mag Fours to my collection, and bought them knowing that one of the ear socks had a little defect in it (barely noticeable). I also bought a pair of OEM new old stock replacement ear socks at the same time. The question I have is how to remove the old ear socks as they seem pretty well stuck to the arms. I would rather not destroy the currently installed socks as they are really not bad, and could be a backup set. Does anyone have any tips for removing these things, as I tried my best to remove them, but they just won't budge!

Thanks in advance!

Most likely the arms behind the earsocks are deteriorating making the earsocks stick to the arms. Usually you can tell because the earsocks feel bumpy or have ripples in them.

Pics would help too

 

[ElKurto]

Most likely the arms behind the earsocks are deteriorating making the earsocks stick to the arms. Usually you can tell because the earsocks feel bumpy or have ripples in them.

Pics would help too

I cant see any bumps or ripples in these earsocks, and I've seen pictures of the Switches or the Fours where that is happening. I have attached a few pics, thanks!

 

[Rick58]

Run some hot water over the earstems for a few minutes. That should loosen them up.

 

[TheStig]

I cant see any bumps or ripples in these earsocks, and I've seen pictures of the Switches or the Fours where that is happening. I have attached a few pics, thanks!View attachment 1024913View attachment 1024912

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These Earsocks look good to me. Why are you changing them?

 

[ElKurto]

Towards the end of the left one, there is a little defect, like it got caught on something at some point, it's not super noticeable, but I can see it.

 

[ElKurto]

Run some hot water over the earstems for a few minutes. That should loosen them up.

Thanks, I'll give that a go!