star nut question
03-15-08, 08:18 PM
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star nut question
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.
Thanks in advance.
03-15-08, 08:19 PM
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Pound it down.
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03-15-08, 10:24 PM
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lol dont pound it in too far or else youll end up with two star nuts in there after it all 
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Th socket will fit into the steerer tube and drive the nut down while keeping it straight.
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