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[Closed] movement in rear axle area

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Ok, just built up a nukeproof mega tr frame and converted my wheels from qr to 142 x 12. The hubs are hope pro 2 evo's so the conversion is easy, just replace the end caps on the axle.
The problem I have now is the rear wheel has a tiny bit of play in it. The maxle is done up as tight as it can go and if I back it off the movement gets worse.
I have torque all shock and rear linkage bolts, anybody got any ideas?


 
Posted : 15/08/2014 10:09 pm
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Hmm does the kit convert to 135x12 or 142x12? I think you need the x12 kit not the normal 12mm to go to 142.

Edit... Ah right, looking at the previous thread it looks like you got x12.


 
Posted : 15/08/2014 11:34 pm
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Yeah x12 is what I got. If I grab the tyre and try and move the wheel left or right I can feel play. The axle is at the end of its thread so not possible to tighten it any further.


 
Posted : 15/08/2014 11:46 pm
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So it's not tightening fully?
Try sticking a pedal washer between lever and frame.


 
Posted : 16/08/2014 8:20 am
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Sounds like the hub bearings to me.


 
Posted : 16/08/2014 8:31 am
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The hubs are 6 months old so i really hope it's not bearings, plus i had no play when using the qr end caps. I'll try a washer and see what happens.


 
Posted : 16/08/2014 8:49 am
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One pedal washer seems to have fixed it, thanks for the suggestion!


 
Posted : 16/08/2014 3:32 pm