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mrraford · 07-07-2020, 02:49 PM

The holes through the axle are tapered so you could conceivably be trying to drive the bolts against the taper.
I have had the opportunity to make the mistake of installing the axle backwards and therefore try to install against the taper. A lesson in humility.

07-07-2020, 02:49 PM	#4
mrraford Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 190	Re: King Pin Retaining Bolts The holes through the axle are tapered so you could conceivably be trying to drive the bolts against the taper. I have had the opportunity to make the mistake of installing the axle backwards and therefore try to install against the taper. A lesson in humility.