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norco kid

03-04-2012 11:43 AM

Aligning link ends?

How do you guys align links ends to face the proper direction? If I just screw them in it's very rare they line up properly. If they're 1/4 turn off I don't want to force them another 3/4 turn ans strip the plastic, but if I back them off 1/4 turn they're loose..?

ninja turtle

03-04-2012 11:49 AM

Re: Aligning link ends?

split the difference. tighten both sides, not just one.

norco kid

03-04-2012 11:55 AM

Re: Aligning link ends?

The links are bent so I can't do that..

ninja turtle

03-04-2012 11:59 AM

Re: Aligning link ends?

Quote:

Originally Posted by norco kid (Post 3608480)

The links are bent so I can't do that..

oh gotcha. have you striped any out tightening them down all the way? my rear links are bent and i just tightened them down until they were lined up.

ScaleReady

03-04-2012 12:00 PM

Re: Aligning link ends?

No...try putting a really thin washer between the link end and the link. Make sure when doin this, that you don't make one longer than the other. I think over tightening is a better option than leaving them slightly loose. If they aren't tight, they will strip out faster.

norco kid

03-04-2012 01:52 PM

Re: Aligning link ends?

Yeah I just overtightened them. Thanks for the help guys!

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