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Re: pic: Off-Season Drive Project

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Originally Posted by Andrew Lawrence View Post
In this particular scenario where there is a small, confined space for a tool to fit into, I'm not sure if you will be able to position a wrench in a way that allows you to get a significant torque advantage. A standard socket head should be sufficient to get the required torque, and the loctite will help in keeping things in.
MORT ran 2" wide colsons with this retaining method this year. We had issues on our practice bot with socket head screws and loctite not being enough to retain the wheel. YMMV, but I would recommend a hex cap screw.
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