steer tube questions

[mtbfreerider19]

Dose anybody know how to inltall the star nut into the steer tube. Do i need any sertain tools? If not how do i do it.

[motomike]

I highly recommend going to your LBS so they can get it in straight and at the right depth. Yes there is a special tool, but you can do it without, it just probably won't be straight and work like crap.

[skurfer333]

I know all the mechanics are going to cringe when they hear this, but I installed one with a hammer and a hex wrench. Works fine, I've never had a problem with it.

[gemini2k]

i am cringing

[motomike]

don't pinch your fingers either.

[trailblazer]

i use a 12 inch screw and attatch the star nut and hammer the screw in and then unscrew the bolt and you are done. Sometimes I have pre-bent the initial flanges to set it in the right angle. I use a mallet so I don't ham fiat the nut/bolt assembly.