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Old 11-01-2007, 08:14 AM   #40
mjlaupp
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Default Don't "force a bow" in the axle!

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Originally Posted by Fdxflyer View Post
Instead of a flat spacer, what if you used a wedge shaped piece, mount it with the fat side toward the wheel edge and then mount your screws on the thin side hence forcing a bow? For wedges you could use pressure treated wood and epoxy them in place if you can't find metal ones.
If you "force a bow" in the axle you will destroy the rubber torsion suspension built into the axle.

Repair will consist of replacing the axle.

Mike
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