Changing boot only on surefire 6p

[clxxxvii]

Hello, I did a search and couldn't find anything that answers this particular question. I am interested in changing the switch boot on my surefire 6p (standard twisty momentary and lockout style) without changing to a clicky. I know it inst hard to change to a mcclicky and you can change the boots there but I would like to keep the standard twisty. Is there any way to do this? Tip, tricks?

Thanks in advance!

 

[eh4]

I'm curious about this as well, I've got an old Surefire E2E that only needs a new rubber boot.

 

[Tana]

Remove spring with needle nose pliers, grip aluminum part inside with same pliers VERY HARD and pull out... need good needle-nose that will not deform when doing so... once aluminum part is out (and small bolt from inside) you will see retaining ring inside... unscrew with needle-nose pliers... if it's giving resistance, feel free to dip it for 3-4 minutes in boiling water to soften thread-locker... voila... Assembly opposite way after replaced with another boot... screw retaining ring with plastic thug inside, place aluminum contact with bolt over it and hit carefully with thin longer part of metal (and hammer)...

As for E-series tailcap, your retaining ring is around the boot itself... it's probably threadlocked as well so a little heating is needed as well... just place needle-nose pliers in two small holes around the boot and carefully unscrew...

CPF has numerous threads on this...

 

[flashlight chronic]

Lighthound has removal and replacement instructions (w/ pics) for switch boots. Click on one of the Oveready silicone switch boots under flashlight accessories for Surefire. The twisty style tailcaps have either a rivet or allen wrench screw that needs to be removed.