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chubby666
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PostPosted Sat Nov 7, 2009 5:02 pmReply with quote    
hi all , what grease do you use or recommend for my front axle ?
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PostPosted Sat Nov 7, 2009 5:57 pmReply with quote    
For what axle? For bearings on cup and cone hubs?

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chubby666
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PostPosted Sat Nov 7, 2009 6:07 pmReply with quote    
Sorry its for Front 20mm through axle
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PostPosted Sat Nov 7, 2009 6:09 pmReply with quote    
so what are you wanting to Grease?

the axle or the bearings?

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chubby666
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PostPosted Sat Nov 7, 2009 6:18 pmReply with quote    
the axle itself as it drys and squeels , ive been putting chain lube on it but that does'nt last too long !
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PostPosted Sat Nov 7, 2009 6:20 pmReply with quote    
the axle does not move and nothing that touches it moves.

sounds like your bearings are dead.

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PostPosted Sat Nov 7, 2009 6:26 pmReply with quote    
ok thanks , looks like some new bearings it is Rolling Eyes Embarassed
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