nwpahorseman 0 #1 Posted February 25, 2009 what size axles are in a 1973 8 8 speed? going to look at one tommorow and really want to know if im looking at an original rearend. :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TT-(Moderator) 1,127 #2 Posted February 25, 2009 I'm not sure what you mean by "original rearend", but I'm 99% positive that a 1973 8 8 speed should have 1 1/8" axles. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nwpahorseman 0 #3 Posted February 25, 2009 just wanted to know if it came with 1 1/8 or 1 inch axles, was'nt sure when they started using 1 1/8 axles. i will measure to be sure, thanks tt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 10,676 #4 Posted February 25, 2009 was'nt sure when they started using 1 1/8 axles. 1963- 2007, on various models. Kevin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fretscha 0 #5 Posted February 25, 2009 What means this 1" or 1 1/8" ? I ask me which axle my 316-8 has. What do i have to measure? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,120 #6 Posted February 25, 2009 What means this 1" or 1 1/8" ? I ask me which axle my 316-8 has. What do i have to measure? Diameter (der Durchmesser) of the axle (die achse oder Antriebasche) shaft 2.8575 cm 1-1/8 2.54 cm 1" You can measure it at the center of the hub (die nabe) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fretscha 0 #7 Posted February 26, 2009 Thats nice from you pfederi. Thanks for the translation. But i have to learn the american language too, because in the future i want to life in the USA with my wife. :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
