....is there something I need to do to mine?
There is play galore & when I lock up my brake the wheel will rotate 10-15mm.
There is play galore & when I lock up my brake the wheel will rotate 10-15mm.
do XT hubs suck or......
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sound like you just need to adjust your bearings.
XT hubs don't suck. they're pretty decent, actually. not up to the quality of King or Hadley, but they also cost a fraction of the price. they just need some adjustment every now and again. while you at it adjusting the bearings, you might as well overhaul them (clean 'em out and repack with fresh grease).
XT hubs don't suck. they're pretty decent, actually. not up to the quality of King or Hadley, but they also cost a fraction of the price. they just need some adjustment every now and again. while you at it adjusting the bearings, you might as well overhaul them (clean 'em out and repack with fresh grease).
Quit riding it.
I had similar symptoms and I had destroyed the freehub body.
I had similar symptoms and I had destroyed the freehub body.
Sounds good, thanks. I figured they just need some TLC.
anyone know what size cone wrenches I need to bust this badboy open?
anyone know what size cone wrenches I need to bust this badboy open?
Two 17mm
my xt hubs rock
Without some love they will turn into total shat...but for the price they are damn good if you dont mind a little maintenance
thanx, I am sure I will be needing some more help once I get my cone wrenches.
also, do you service the front just like the rear?
also, do you service the front just like the rear?
Yep, when you open them up have them over a towel or something to catch the bearings as they fall out.TN said:
You might also want to pick up a 10mm hex to remove the freehub body.
Do not take the freehub body apart. It will be a pain in the ass to put back together.
TN. Sup dude? congrats on your wedding and trip to NV and UT. THose were bad ass pics. sorry to have missed you in Eureka Springs. Hope to see you at DD in Sept.
My brother had the local LBS install a thru axle on his rear XT hub and it took out all the play. Im sure they did some other work too while they were in there but the total cost was like $40.00
laterz,
joel
My brother had the local LBS install a thru axle on his rear XT hub and it took out all the play. Im sure they did some other work too while they were in there but the total cost was like $40.00
laterz,
joel
I also run the XT Disc hub with thru axle and track nuts. I just keep things snugged up with cone wrenches and run them until they die.
Thanks.joel hester said:
I hope we can make it to DD, work has been a nightmare lately.
I am gonna check on installng a thru axle on my next trip to the LBS.
The hardware on the driveside has a way of backing out .....mash it down :devil: and then make the proper adj at the non-drive.
Good n tite yo
Good n tite yo
Probably need to be tightened up... XT was my spare hub in the rear and since my main hub broke over a year ago it has been working great for me... its a boat anchor, but it works fine.
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i did the same thing to the freehub body....basically tore it apart..but it happened on a really steep climb and that i was tearing into...i felt a pop..i got off and pushed up the hill...i was able to coast home but the hub was shot... the hoop was nearly scooped out so i retired it..its got pot's n pan's hangin off it over my stove...
I know your mechanic expertise knows no bounds but you still haven't figured out how to put that poor lizards tail back on have ya. :devil: :evil:Knobularlife said:The hardware on the driveside has a way of backing out .....mash it down :devil: and then make the proper adj at the non-drive.
Good n tite yo
Haha listen to Knobbz Tn he's smart... kinda.