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Axle making the wrong noise
Well, I finally figured out what the noise was in the front of the Max II. It has been there since I picked it up this fall, but I always thought it was the brake rattling around. Anyway, I am assuming the axle is toast, but if anyone has one they can mic for me I would appreciate it. It would be great if I could get away with installing a new bushing and center shaft until this spring, so I can do the flange bearing conversion, but I bet I will not be so lucky. Thanks!
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Oh heck, I may have answered my own question. Saw a pic of a new axle on-line...mine is scrap for sure! -
There was a bronze bushing in there.sigpic
My new beer holder spilled some on the trails - in it's hair and down it's throat.
Joe Camel never does that.
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That bushing has been gone for awhile looking at the middle support bar.sigpicComment
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What is the better modification...drill and tap a grease fitting or and a flange bearing on the inside support ?Comment
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Adding a bearing is the best way. I have one with inner bearing blocks and the other with bushing.sigpicComment
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Appreciate the advice, thank you.Comment
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OD of the original bushing is 1”. You may have a bushing made to fit what is left. The pin will be toast also but can be made from 3/4” cold roll round stock. Inboard bearings are the way to go.Comment
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