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EXTREME FAT TIRE BICYCLE

Step 6Front fork

Front fork
I cut the legs from the fork of the donor bike, and grinded the legs to suit the new fork, then welded the two together.

I cut two flat plates from another rack part and slotted the new fork legs to accept the plates.

The plates were predrilled with 3/4" holes to accept the front axle (my brother-in-law drilled tehm at work since I didn't have a 3/4" bit), before welding the in place.

Front axle was solid 3/4" steel

The hub and axle are not live like the rear. The hub is free spinning on the axle, with integral bearings.
Heavy Duty 4 on 4 Wheel Hub
Has a 4 on 4 bolt pattern and accepts a 1 3/8" OD bearing
Comes with 3/4" bearings but 1/2" and 5/8" are available.
SKU Number:260056

The axle is held in place on the fork and the hub held in place on the axle by several locking collars
1 Piece Steel Lock Collar
High quality steel lock collar. 1 piece design with grade 8 set screw.
Part # 600034, SKU Number: 600034
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