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Able Frame spacers problems

I got a promblem with these frame spacers. its a struggle to put the wheel in without the worry of denting the bearings and it seems like the wheels are not spining correctly when they are in. So my question is do you have to use the spacers? i tried that and the wheel moves from side to side. or do i just need to get better bearings. Appercaite it if neone respones

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Permalink Reply by Brent V on September 17, 2009 at 9:28am

Are you talking about the spacer that goes in the middle of your wheels between each bearing or the ones that keep ur wheels steady that are in the frames?

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Permalink Reply by TY on September 17, 2009 at 9:46am

the spacers on the frames, are they suppose to be so tight that i have to almost bing the wheels in?

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Permalink Reply by ROYA7 JENKIN$ on September 17, 2009 at 10:02am

yes..tight as hell the closer and snug the bearing is the spacer with the bolts fully tightened will let the bearings and wheels roll proper

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Permalink Reply by TY on September 17, 2009 at 10:07am

aligt thanks for da info. i just dont remeber having a problem puting wheels on a pair of older skates i had a couple years ago.

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Permalink Reply by Brent V on September 17, 2009 at 1:24pm

ah HA i got it! just tried this at home with some old ables and it totally worked! Loosen the bolts that are holding the frame to the actual boot! For some reason it compresses the ends of the frame inward so lossening them should give u extra room then just tighten the back up after! ( if u have 4 wheels down or anti rockers put those in last and tighten the frame bolts before u put them in!)

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Permalink Reply by TY on September 17, 2009 at 1:31pm

Oh ok thanks for responding back

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Permalink Reply by Bister on September 17, 2009 at 8:12pm

If you are still having a problem getting the wheels in try using a wrench to sqwees the spacers into the frame as far as they can. the whole for the spacers on able frames are always relay tight. i ran a skate shop for 4 years and that was the best trick i found. once the spacers are all the way in the frame it is a lot easier for the wheels to get in.