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Technical => Wheel & Tire Forum => Topic started by: dwvw on July 29, 2011, 10:07:00 PM

Title: Wheels bolts too long
Post by: dwvw on July 29, 2011, 10:07:00 PM

I ordered some new bolts to hold my new Rader wheels on and they are about 5 threads too long and fouling on the brake internals. What is the best way to cut them down?

Title: Re: Wheels bolts too long
Post by: Geoff on July 29, 2011, 10:55:26 PM

I use a 4" grinder with a flapper disc.. once the correct length use the flapper wheel to clean up the last few threads and give it a slight taper. This will make them thread in nicely without cross threading.

Title: Re: Wheels bolts too long
Post by: dwvw on July 30, 2011, 09:02:09 AM

That's what I was going to do, thanks for verifying. I also was planning on putting a nut on before I do this, usually makes it easier in the end.

Title: Re: Wheels bolts too long
Post by: Geoff on July 30, 2011, 10:11:33 AM

you got it!