Author Topic: Filing Axles (Read 477 times)

Swivel · « **on:** April 27, 2009, 04:25 PM »

Guys, my rear dropouts on my TRM are very narrow, so I need to file down the axle. What advice can you give to prevent me from fooking it up? Never done it before and i'm a bit nervous as I need these wheels for the 3rd of May ride.

Thanks in advance,

Matt

dan-dare · « **Reply #1 on:** April 27, 2009, 04:27 PM »

Use a grinder.

harris · « **Reply #2 on:** April 27, 2009, 04:28 PM »

i used a square file around 6mm wide i put a nut on as wide as the file and filed between that way i wouldnt slip and damage the other threads
even put 2 nuts on to lock it.