lock Posted July 15, 2011 Share Hi hubbers, I managed to slowly strip the tread on my postmount, any idea how to fix it? Will I be able to get it re-treaded? The metal seems kinda brittle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inusc Posted July 15, 2011 Share My friend also did this he sended his fork back to fox! What fork is this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAAD4 Posted July 15, 2011 Share Are you the Chinese brother of Rock? OK it's Friday...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauloc Posted July 15, 2011 Share Not sure how much you have left to work with, but you might be able to fix using a helicoil insert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inusc Posted July 15, 2011 Share Maybe melt some lead in it and insert a bolt in it before it sets?But won't be that strong! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big H* Posted July 15, 2011 Share Hi hubbers, I managed to slowly strip the tread on my postmount, any idea how to fix it? Will I be able to get it re-treaded? The metal seems kinda brittle? I did the same. I used a new bolt slightly longer than the original one. There was still some thread left. Be very carefull not to bottom out the bolt before tightening. Be very carefull as when you strip it this time it s tickets. Use some Blue Locktite on the bolt to ensure it does not turn out easily. In addition you can also chase the thread with a tap to restore some of the stripped thread. Be verrrrry carefull though. No superman acts again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammajoor Posted July 15, 2011 Share And I thought someone had a melt down on someone else's forum thread... my bad :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoBigBen Posted July 15, 2011 Share I had it fixed once by a fitter and turner mate, some kind of insert ....... didn't cost much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super J Posted July 15, 2011 Share Its easy! Take it to a Auto engeneering works,they can re-thread,tap or heli- coil or re-cut and over size and supply a new bolt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lock Posted July 15, 2011 Share Awesome thanks for the replies guys!! Will try the longer bolt for the next week and then get it to an autoshop to try and tread it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCHWINN LOVER Posted July 15, 2011 Share Please "tread" carefully!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SURFER Posted July 15, 2011 Share Hi hubbers, I managed to slowly strip the tread on my postmount, any idea how to fix it? Will I be able to get it re-treaded? The metal seems kinda brittle? probally stupid question, but what is the "postmount" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoBigBen Posted July 15, 2011 Share probally stupid question, but what is the "postmount" In Marius' words of old .... that magafta on the leg of the fork that the brake thingy screws on to ....... not be confused with where the post box goes in the garden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taps Posted July 15, 2011 Share I was expecting some porno pics in this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreZA Posted July 15, 2011 Share probally stupid question, but what is the "postmount" http://www.pricepoint.com/images/TECH_pages/TECH_Disk_tab_type.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johan Bornman Posted July 15, 2011 Share If you are in my neck of the woods - Fairlands area, drop by with your bike and I'll do it for you. My helicoil gadget is gathering some dust. No need to remover it for the bike even. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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