Originally Posted by
FBinNY
Assuming you have a threaded steel axle, which is very likely, you'll need to replace it with a hollow one so the skewer can pass through. It isn't an expensive conversion, but will be roughly double the cost of just the skewer, plus some labor if a bike shop does the job.
You may also need a cone spanner to remove the bearing cones from the old axle, which will add more to the price unless you have a shop do it.