Originally Posted by
Chuckk
Of course if you replace the dropout, that means both the seat and wheel stay ends have been double heated (or triple heated if you use heat to remove the drop).
So THEY need to be replaced.
Then the bottom bracket.......
I know you're kidding, but I recently replaced some dropouts and I was really surprised how easy it was. Most of the heat goes on the dropouts. Getting the new ones in there straight was a pain, but taking the old ones out went well.