Topic: Getting the lower fork bolts tight - Allen bolt with brass washer (Read 914 times)

Markeje · « **on:** March 21, 2016, 11:17:29 AM »

I had the lowers off for PC. After getting them all assembled, I went to install the lower tube allen bolts, and although the feel tight, I am still able to turn the inner tube assembly if I really try.
Is there a trick to getting these tight or should I just bump them in with an small impact and call it good? Thanks

Joel · « **Reply #1 on:** March 21, 2016, 11:53:31 PM »

I would remove the retaining bolt, clean the threads and put a small amount of anti seize on them, tighten and loosen them, than torque to yield. Hope it helps.

Markeje · « **Reply #2 on:** March 22, 2016, 08:50:37 AM »

I talked to a couple different bike shops. They said to teflon the threads and to use small impact to seat them. The inner tubes will turn, There is nothing that prevents them from doing so.

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Markeje

Getting the lower fork bolts tight - Allen bolt with brass washer

Joel

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Markeje

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