Can't find any links. Is Bud Bartos still making Retro front axles?
If not, what is your go-to choice?
Bartos axles?
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, Dec 29 2023 06:24 PM
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Posted 29 December 2023 - 06:24 PM
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Posted 29 December 2023 - 09:00 PM
Tried to order some recently from PCH but was told that they're no longer being produced. I occasionally see them for sale on eBay so they're still available to some degree.
Mid-America has their own brand of Retro axles in all three sizes. I bought one to try out but haven't used it yet. The Mid-America axles use a larger nut (4.5M) with different threading than the Bartos, so that's something to be aware of.
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Posted 29 December 2023 - 11:02 PM
Can't find any links -- is Bud Bartos still making retro front axles? If not, what is your go-to choice?
R-Geo or JB.
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Posted 30 December 2023 - 09:12 AM
I have not tried them but Mid-America has Retro front axles.
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Posted 30 December 2023 - 09:35 AM
JB Products makes Retro axles now, too.
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Posted 30 December 2023 - 10:57 AM
Yes, I have Threaded Axles for Retro Available, Same nut size as Bartos.
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Posted 30 December 2023 - 03:07 PM
I bought some and will buy more when needed.Yes, I have Threaded Axles for Retro Available, Same nut size as Bartos.
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Posted 31 December 2023 - 11:25 AM
JB Axles work well for the job.
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Posted 31 December 2023 - 11:31 AM
Jb axle
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Posted 03 January 2024 - 12:51 AM
I have plenty of Bartos axles still
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Posted 13 January 2024 - 03:03 PM
JB Axles are great.
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