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#1 blue&orange

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Posted 29 December 2023 - 06:24 PM

Can't find any links. Is Bud Bartos still making Retro front axles? 

 

If not, what is your go-to choice?


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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

Yes, I have Threaded Axles for Retro Available, Same nut size as Bartos.

I bought some and will buy more when needed.
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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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