30-10-2014, 06:39
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#StickToTheStratisQuo
AKA: Gregor Browning
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Join Date: Jan 2012
Rookie Year: 2012
Location: Kingston, Ontario, Canada
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Re: pic: FRC558's modified VEXpro Drive in a Day
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Originally Posted by AllenGregoryIV
The tube axle becomes a frame member and dramatically increases the rigidity of that chassis section. When using the 3/8" bolts you can't tighten the bolts since that would bend the frame. With the tube axle setup you preload the bolts to achieve greater chassis strength.
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If you were to use proper length spacers with the bolts, couldn't you tighten the bolt too?
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