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I have a set of Fox Float 32 140 RL with 15mm axle - post mount
The thread is mashed in one on the bosses - Can this be heli-coiled?
I have mailed Mojo who say they wont/cant do it - Has anyone got experieince of this of know of anywhere I can get this done? Or is it simply not possible and should I just go for new lowers at £132.00
Thanks
have you tried running a tap into it and then usign a longer bolt - ther emay be useable thread below the damaged bit?
Try what wwaswas said, but a local engineering/machining firm should be able to do it or atleast professionally asses wether there is enough material for a successful outcome.
helicoil is easy to do and does not remove much material
What about tapping a size up? Are the original M6 bolts?
My fox f29's have a helicoil fitted and are fine, 😀
There's plenty of thickness on the post mounts to have them done. I had the exact same fork heli coiled when I found they were threaded from new. The person on the assembly line had threaded one of them.
neninja - Who did it for you?
Done a few of these without any problems, shouldn't be an issue for anybody reasonably competent.
I did mine no trouble. As said above, there is plenty of metal in there anyway, mine are still holding good after 4 years or so and being on 3 or 4 different bikes. ( f140's btw )
I'm not suprised Mojo won't do it but it should be fine. Easy for a competent DIY mechanic to do.