axle lock nut question 
#1 2013-01-07 12:46pm
- bmxben76
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axle lock nut question
is it okay to a put a washer between lock not and dropout so lock nut doesnt damage dropout???
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#2 2013-01-07 1:00pm
- sharpbbb
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Re: axle lock nut question
good question that i would also like to know as there are never any close up pictures of wheels fitted but a washer is not far of the same surface area , so i dont know what would be the gain, if you use a large penny washer it will look awful.
A drop out saver only protects the front.
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#3 2013-01-07 1:41pm
- OldYeller
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Re: axle lock nut question
I've used them on wheels that have tiny lock nuts to preventing spreading the dropout.
I just used average (about quarter size?) 3/8" flat washers.
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#4 2013-01-08 4:49am
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Re: axle lock nut question
yea im just tryin to provide space between freewheel and dropout, as shimano freewheel has thiose grooves on it and u need clearence or else itll dig into inside of dropout....
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