Best Practices for Not Crushing Thin-Wall Tubing

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Best Practices for Not Crushing Thin-Wall Tubing

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21-12-2014, 13:06

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Re: Best Practices for Not Crushing Thin-Wall Tubing

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Originally Posted by Oblarg

We've been experimenting with these in the preseason, and our impressions have been generally good. I've heard some complaints about them coming loose and spinning in their holes, though - we might try dabbing the outside of them with some red loctite before installation to prevent this.

1. Important to tighten adequately
2. Ribbed ones are less likely to rotate
3. Bit size is important

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