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Combining Alloy Hub w/ Steel Cog?

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Old 08-11-10, 10:51 PM
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Combining Alloy Hub w/ Steel Cog?
So my brother just bought a new set of hub, Joytech - Taiwan Brand
the hub is made from alloy material...
what I want to ask are:
is it okay if I use steel cog on alloy hub...??
will it broken the thread on hub if I use it for skidding...??

thx..
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Just make sure you clean and grease the threads before you put the cog on, and torque your lockring down really tight.
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Originally Posted by diaper eater
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I'm sorry... I don't understand your statement...
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Originally Posted by Vixtor
Just make sure you clean and grease the threads before you put the cog on, and torque your lockring down really tight.
okey will do
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Originally Posted by AntonEgo
I'm sorry... I don't understand your statement...
He meant he agrees with what hairnet said.
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