is it possible to make your own threaded hole in the end of the old style axles so i can add a thrust bolt and washer on there?
is it possible to make your own threaded hole in the end of the old style axles so i can add a thrust bolt and washer on there?
Thrust bolt and washer ? You lost me ?? Are you talking out at the Wheel hub or inside at the frame ?
I think Curtis wants to add a bolt and washer inside the frame at the inner bearing or bushing to keep his axle from moving outward? I don't know if the Magnum axles had a threaded hole. If not the axle would have to be removed to be drilled and tapped.
Yes I've done it before. I had access to a lathe so it was easy for me to drill and tap the ends. If memory serves me correct they all have the center holes in the end so one could do it by hand as well if you wanted to.
can you just buy a certain type of bit that drills in while making threads? yes they all have the little hole in the end.
No. Drill first then tap. The best way for this type of thing is to use a lathe if you have access to one. The next best way, I guess, is if you have a big enough drill press with a table that will pivot 90 degrees. If no lathe or drill press, then you just lock it in a vice and drill as straight as you can with a hand held drill.can you just buy a certain type of bit that drills in while making threads
In case you don't already know this, your drill bit will be smaller than the desired bolt size. You don't drill a 3/8 hole to tap threads for a 3/8 bolt.