Left Hand Wheel Bolt Needed

westend wrote:

LarryJM wrote:

D.E.Bishop wrote:
What about a Heli-coil. May not be correct spelling but drill out the hole, tape with right hand tap(provided with the kit)insert threaded coil in correct size and use either a stud or wheel bolt. Helicoil is correct, coils only, part number is HECR1185-8. Try auto parts store, used for stripped stud threads.

The issue is if it's like the Dexstar rims I showed in my previous post the tapered seat on the rim is some screwy size IIRC and the bolt has the tapered seat on the head to match so any nut would have to have the same tapered seat as that on the rim.

Larry

You're right, it's an odd taper on the bolt. I have the Fayette/Dexstar rims on my rig (no L-handed bolts, though). I'm dreading the day I lose a bolt or bend a rim. It will be a costly event because I'll throw all of the wheel gear and get into the 21st century. Whether I'll be able to find a hub/axle/bearing match is to be determined. It may mean new axles and I hate to lose the Torflex axles I have. They are the best riding axles I've owned.

About 15 years ago I had one of the Dexstar rims develop a leak in the middle since mine were two halfs welded together and not only was it a bear to find one, but the cost was IIRC over $100 at that time.

Larry