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Tinker · 10-08-2021, 11:05 PM

or running the taper up and outward. or just up. The tapered end is not so you can get the hub on easier in my opinion. It is used to increase bond as the axle is tightened to 200lbs.

If the axle key is installed with the little end out and/or taper up of the axle it is on wrong in my opinion.

10-08-2021, 11:05 PM	#17
Tinker Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: MN Posts: 7,053	Re: Axle Key Installation or running the taper up and outward. or just up. The tapered end is not so you can get the hub on easier in my opinion. It is used to increase bond as the axle is tightened to 200lbs. If the axle key is installed with the little end out and/or taper up of the axle it is on wrong in my opinion. Last edited by Tinker; 10-08-2021 at 11:25 PM.