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Title: Skyway axle thread size?
Post by: WINI on May 13, 2011, 03:14 PM: I need a few pairs of nuts for my Tuffs, and cant remember if the are 24 or 26tpi? And anyone know a good stockist in the UK (dont need to be skyway)

Cheers peeps :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Skyway axle thread size?
Post by: john4130 on May 13, 2011, 04:24 PM: i think the front is 24 tpi and the rear 26tpi. thats whats on my skyways but not sure if their original axles.
Title: Re: Skyway axle thread size?
Post by: Gnarlyscoots on May 13, 2011, 04:37 PM: I have Fusion pegs on my skyways and they are 26tpi ;)

Porkie does these:- http://www.porkchopbmx.com/Swivel-washer-BMX-axle-nut-3-8-X-26T-SET-OF-4-HUIMGY-N3826.htm

I have these on my Z's and my Peregrines :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Skyway axle thread size?
Post by: Spen69 on May 13, 2011, 04:38 PM: Mark I think they are different on the front and back mate and it may depend on how old they are. Have you taken them to your lbs or a local bolt & fastning supplier?
Title: Re: Skyway axle thread size?
Post by: WINI on May 13, 2011, 04:46 PM: Quote from: Spen69 on May 13, 2011, 04:38 PM
Mark I think they are different on the front and back mate and it may depend on how old they are. Have you taken them to your lbs or a local bolt & fastning supplier?

That might be the best idea mate. There are one or two cycle shops on eBay doing sets, I might get a set of each and see how it goes. Could be complicated by the alloy rear/plastic front hubs of my 85 build..... ::)
Title: Re: Skyway axle thread size?
Post by: john4130 on May 13, 2011, 04:53 PM: if you pm me your address i can send you a set of new 24tpi ones out tomorrow. how many sets do you need.