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JimW

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The Skybolt plans call for 6" of axle sticking out beyond the brake mount plate. I wanted to verify this measurement so I mocked up Cleveland 6.00 X 6 wheels on the axles with 1 7/8" wheel spacers, Cleveland brakes, etc. It looks like the axle should stick out at least 6 1/4 or even 6 1/2" to get proper thread length for the castle axle nuts. Has anyone else found the 6" measurement too short?

cheers,
Jim

 

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