Stupid Question...Order on Axel

[Buster1]

Okay, this has been bugging me for a while. Stay with me...

After putting the hub in the dropout, what order of parts do you use to bolt it all down?

Washer, then fender braces, then truss' then nut?
What about fender braces, then truss, then washer, then nut?

I've found my braces and truss' warping to the shape of the dropout opening, maybe the washer goes first to help prevent this?

My ultimate goal is to have a safe axel in the dropout that won't come loose when riding.

 

[old hotrod]

I think you have the basic idea...I assemble them fork, then fender braces, truss rod, washer then nut because the thin parts will be destroyed by the nut. Same with the rear, frame, fender braces, rack leg, washer and nut

 

[Buster1]

But my thin pieces are being destroyed by the frame dropout. I just want to be sure it's safe to put the braces and truss on AFTER a washer. Either way, I'm cranking down the nuts to about 90% of my power.

Which order is correct? Is there one?

 

[dougfisk]

I have been known to use 2 washers per side...

 

[PCHiggin]

From Schwinn Service Manual...

With truss:Fork,serrated washer,truss,fender brace,thin washer,nut.Bikes without truss:Fork,large washer,fender brace,thin washer,nut.

 

[Hermanator3]

90% ?

Cranking down 90% of power seems excessive. I have rather weak, 73 year old biceps & I would never crank the wheel nuts down that hard.