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Swivel
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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
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dan-dare
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April 27, 2009, 04:27 PM »
Use a grinder.
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harris
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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.
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HUTCHMAN
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April 27, 2009, 06:29 PM »
if you haven't got a square file you could always use a flat file and use the non "safe edge".
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Gary72
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April 27, 2009, 06:34 PM »
Are they sealed bearing hubs or loose ball, might have an axle lying around you can have?
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