Cassette spacer for 11 speed ??

martinlee247IfflDtwm

Hi all, I’ve just picked up a GT aggressor with an 8 speed SRAM cassette set up and I’m wanting to convert to an 11 speed as I have an SLX set up ready to go. I’ve cleaned up the wheel and freehub body and installed the cassette without any problems, but the cassette has a slight wobble on the freehub body, while it’s only slight I’m wondering if it’s just play due to wear or should it need a spacer before in add the cassette.

I have added a short video hoping to show the play. Is it acceptable or would a spacer solve?

Appreciate any guidance
Cheers
Martin

martinlee247IfflDtwm

Grrrrr I can’t add a video, brb with solution I hope

martinlee247IfflDtwm

https://www.dropbox.com/s/oktjky485iwz9bf/2022-08-20 14.15.16.mov?dl=0

Hopefully you can see the video here?

Many thanks

whyamihere

That looks like the freehub body is moving. If the cassette was loose and needed a spacer, the lockring would stay still relative to the axle. As that's moving, the freehub has to be loose. Depending on the hub, that could be solved with a hub service or it could be new hub time.

martinlee247IfflDtwm

Ah ok, many thanks for the help, I’ve tried to remove the freehub body but the but is different to what I ve seen before, usually a 12mm Allen key but this looks like it’s may have 8 or some sides, so I don’t have a spanner… yet I’ll have a look for one.

Appreciate the help
M

The Rookie

Many freehub bolts have a 12 point fixing but the right size 6 point Allen key fits and works.