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Unread 27-01-2005, 15:44
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Re: mounting the wheels

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Originally Posted by Stormhammer
we've just been having problems trying to get things working - we tried collars on the axle - axle is too big and so much pain in the **** this year ( we dont have a machine shop this year )

anyone can offer any help or pics? it'd be much appreciated
Are you using the FRC bolt together frame or one of you own design. If you are using the prefab base then you are using the 3/8" x 5" bolt as an axle. You can make spacers out of steel tubing that has an inside diameter of 3/8" or find a suitable solid, drill a 3/8" diameter hole through the length of the solid and then cut to length. I bet you can find the right size pipe (3/8" inside dia. please) at a hardware store and cure your problems.
You should be looking at Chassis%20&%20Drivetrain%20Assembly%20Instructions .pdf on the IFI website or have a hard copy in your hand.
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