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axel pinch bolt stripped, any advice?

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I took off the front wheel and discoverd that the pinch bolt was stripped. I tried to fix the threads, but to no avail. Any ideas on the next step? Is it off to a machine shop to repair/replace the the stripped stud?

Thanks in advance,
Steve
 
Re: axel pinch bolt stripped, any advice?

linksl1 said:
I took off the front wheel and discoverd that the pinch bolt was stripped. I tried to fix the threads, but to no avail. Any ideas on the next step? Is it off to a machine shop to repair/replace the the stripped stud?

Thanks in advance,
Steve
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It is a stud that can be removed and replaced.

Do not re-thread to a smaller size as that would cut down the strength of the metal, and this is NOT an area where you want reduced strength.

Replace it.

Removing it is simple: grab the stud with a set of Vice-grips and turn it out.

When replacing it, be sure to use a medium-strength thread locker, such as Loctite Blue.
 
And when you re-tighten, always tighten both nuts uniformly. The gap between the holder and the fork leg bottom should be the same on each side.
 
I didn't realize that the stud could be replaced. That makes things a lot easier to deal with. Thanks for the good news.

Steve
 
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