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Old 04-06-23 | 10:03 AM
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Originally Posted by truthseeker14
Yes. And this raises another question: how tight should the two nuts be tightened against each other? I've always tightened them "really" tight. But maybe a just a smidge beyond hand tight is all that's needed.
Tight enough to hold the adjustment if you have to remove the wheel to patch a tire etc.
That's where you learn a bit from actual experience about a minimum amount needed.

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