Front Axle Issue

[88e30is]

Just got my IX in the garage and was changing out the front passenger axle and it seems that the new/used one I got has a little issue at the end where the threads start.

I can not get the nut to start because it looks like someone took a hammer to the end of it a little bit and folded the first thread. What can I do?

[mikeedler]

uhhhhmmm

this is a hard one---------- rethread it maybe.

[gazellebeigem3]

yes.. tap and die set/threadchaser

[moatilliatta]

i used a thread file on a used axle i got of mine.

[88e30is]

A thread file...would that be a really skinny one or a triangle one?

[JGood]

See here for thread file info... you don't want to bitch it up!

http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcycle-tools/thread-file/

[88e30is]

Perfect! Thanks.