Re: Broken Axle

Posted by Owen_Dyneto On 2009/9/30 8:08:10

I concur with BDeB, axle breakage where the threaded shank extends from the taper is caused by the axle nut being too loose. I suppose the torque spec varied a bit over the years and i don't have one in front of me, but it was probably in the range of 200 pound-feet or more.