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Old 02-27-2009, 04:27 PM
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Default Is axle bolt stretchable? I installed new bolts when I replaced axles 3 weeks ago, but need to
replace bearings now, so can I reuse those bolts?
They have only 300 miles on them?
Or they stretch and need to be replaced everythime?
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Old 02-27-2009, 04:33 PM
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They are one time stretch bolts but i have reused them in the same situation.
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Supposed to replace. It is a stretch bolt.
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No side effects?
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nope, did it a few times.
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it's a few bucks a bolt. Just buy them!
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Agreed, but if you're in pinch they will work
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i reuse them every time , no issues either.
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Bearings and axles that i bought recently came with the bolt.
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