Mountain Biking - star nut question

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x550x
03-15-08, 08:18 PM
I need to shorten my steer tube. Can I just pound the existing star nut further into the tube or should I remove it and use a new one?

Thanks in advance.

wethepeople
03-15-08, 08:19 PM
Pound it down.
WannaGetGood
03-15-08, 08:22 PM
Thats what I did for my Pike on Kona. Works just fine.

dirtyamerican
03-15-08, 08:35 PM
I third that. .
x550x
03-15-08, 08:40 PM
That's what I figured. I just wanted to be sure. Thanks, guys!
never
03-15-08, 08:44 PM
I'd like to see you remove it! ;)
Ted Danson
03-15-08, 10:24 PM
lol dont pound it in too far or else youll end up with two star nuts in there after it all :p
MattP.
03-15-08, 10:52 PM
A 14mm socket works well.
BFG
03-16-08, 05:41 AM
A 14mm socket works well.

Expand on this please.
mtnbiker66
03-16-08, 05:50 AM
Th socket will fit into the steerer tube and drive the nut down while keeping it straight.
BFG
03-16-08, 07:24 AM
Ah yes. Of course
troie
03-16-08, 07:55 AM
http://www.jensonusa.com/store/imgWrapper.aspx?img=/hs/hs707Z00.jpg&type=3
Slow86prix
03-16-08, 08:04 AM
i just bought one of those for mine ^