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Adjusting my Q7 Jan 19, 2014 10:19:16 GMT -8 via Inspired Mobile

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Post by Knight on Jan 19, 2014 10:19:16 GMT -8

So, as I have bent the frame or camber plugs on my Quickie Ti, and my hips are too wide for it, I have decided to adjust my Q7 to fit 25" wheels. I have to add spacers to my camber tube and adjust my caster wheels. This is a project that's going to take up most of my day. Hopefully I can get this other chair to work for me. Then I can use my side guards and keep my clothing clean too. I wish I could cut the back down without Medicaid getting mad! It's got a back high enough for a quad!

I hope I can get the chair to work. It is soooo different to push. My center of gravity is back so far on it! That might have to change! Here we go...

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Lαrα Global Moderator STAFF Posts: 7,350 Post Likes Received: 3,100 Date Joined: August 2013 Injury: CES Date Injured: March 2011 Member is: Offline Send PM	Adjusting my Q7 Jan 19, 2014 13:17:55 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Lαrα on Jan 19, 2014 13:17:55 GMT -8 Oh dear Knight..i hope you get it sorted and be sure that the chair supports you properly too. Its sometimes amazing the difference each chair is to sit in and push

DJ Administrator STAFF Posts: 8,162 Post Likes Received: 2,829 Date Joined: July 2013 Injury: C6 - ASIA B Date Injured: June 2011 Member is: Offline Send PM	Adjusting my Q7 Jan 20, 2014 8:25:50 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by DJ on Jan 20, 2014 8:25:50 GMT -8 Sounds like a big project Knight, good luck with it! Be sure to keep an eye out on eBay, Craigslist, Kijiji, etc for different wheelchair parts. Maybe you'll find a nice low back for cheap

Knight Advanced Member Posts: 1,407 Post Likes Received: 773 Date Joined: August 2013 Injury: T10 Paraparetic with CES & CMS Date Injured: July 21, 2012 Member is: Offline Send PM	Adjusting my Q7 Jan 20, 2014 11:51:30 GMT -8 via Inspired Mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Knight on Jan 20, 2014 11:51:30 GMT -8 Lαrα and DJ, I lack proper tools to do all the adjustments on the Q7. I need a torque wrench.
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Adjusting my Q7 Jan 21, 2014 8:36:27 GMT -8 via Inspired Mobile

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Post by oddity on Jan 21, 2014 8:36:27 GMT -8

I wouldn't sweat the torque wrench. Built and rebuilt my GT a few times without one. Snug is generally good enough. When in doubt, I add a little purple LocTite to keep things well in place. Just remember to check all the hardware a few days after adjusting to find anything backing off. If nothing, you're more than likely good.

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DJ Administrator STAFF Posts: 8,162 Post Likes Received: 2,829 Date Joined: July 2013 Injury: C6 - ASIA B Date Injured: June 2011 Member is: Offline Send PM	Adjusting my Q7 Jan 21, 2014 8:44:14 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by DJ on Jan 21, 2014 8:44:14 GMT -8 Knight, do you know anyone that could lend the tools out to you? Welcome oddity!

Knight Advanced Member Posts: 1,407 Post Likes Received: 773 Date Joined: August 2013 Injury: T10 Paraparetic with CES & CMS Date Injured: July 21, 2012 Member is: Offline Send PM	Adjusting my Q7 Jan 21, 2014 17:30:54 GMT -8 via Inspired Mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Knight on Jan 21, 2014 17:30:54 GMT -8 Jan 21, 2014 8:44:14 GMT -8 DJ said: Knight, do you know anyone that could lend the tools out to you? my wheelchair tech is out of town
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DJ Administrator STAFF Posts: 8,162 Post Likes Received: 2,829 Date Joined: July 2013 Injury: C6 - ASIA B Date Injured: June 2011 Member is: Offline Send PM	Adjusting my Q7 Jan 21, 2014 17:39:26 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by DJ on Jan 21, 2014 17:39:26 GMT -8 Jan 21, 2014 17:30:54 GMT -8 Knight said: Jan 21, 2014 8:44:14 GMT -8 DJ said: Knight, do you know anyone that could lend the tools out to you? my wheelchair tech is out of town Oh that's too bad He's not gone for long is he?

angel Senior Member Posts: 210 Post Likes Received: 80 Date Joined: August 2013 Injury: L2 Walker Date Injured: FEB 2013 Member is: Offline Send PM	Adjusting my Q7 Jan 22, 2014 7:55:35 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by angel on Jan 22, 2014 7:55:35 GMT -8 Oh how bad is that Knight, wheres a man and his tool when u need one Can u post on fb for help? Theres gotta be some guys in the town who could come to your rescue
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Knight Advanced Member Posts: 1,407 Post Likes Received: 773 Date Joined: August 2013 Injury: T10 Paraparetic with CES & CMS Date Injured: July 21, 2012 Member is: Offline Send PM	Adjusting my Q7 Jan 22, 2014 8:33:51 GMT -8 via Inspired Mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Knight on Jan 22, 2014 8:33:51 GMT -8 DJ, he's gone for 2 weeks angel, that is a good idea... maybe I can find a man slave.
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angel Senior Member Posts: 210 Post Likes Received: 80 Date Joined: August 2013 Injury: L2 Walker Date Injured: FEB 2013 Member is: Offline Send PM	Adjusting my Q7 Jan 22, 2014 8:42:54 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by angel on Jan 22, 2014 8:42:54 GMT -8 Jan 22, 2014 8:33:51 GMT -8 Knight said: DJ, he's gone for 2 weeks angel, that is a good idea... maybe I can find a man slave. I figure thats the way to go Knight, a man slave would be real useful

Knight Advanced Member Posts: 1,407 Post Likes Received: 773 Date Joined: August 2013 Injury: T10 Paraparetic with CES & CMS Date Injured: July 21, 2012 Member is: Offline Send PM	Adjusting my Q7 Jan 22, 2014 9:33:04 GMT -8 via Inspired Mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Knight on Jan 22, 2014 9:33:04 GMT -8 I'm off to make use of my muscular arms now... and maybe find a low back online!
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Knight Advanced Member Posts: 1,407 Post Likes Received: 773 Date Joined: August 2013 Injury: T10 Paraparetic with CES & CMS Date Injured: July 21, 2012 Member is: Offline Send PM	Adjusting my Q7 Jan 22, 2014 10:31:54 GMT -8 via Inspired Mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Knight on Jan 22, 2014 10:31:54 GMT -8 Will moving the center of gravity affect my bucket?
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DJ Administrator STAFF Posts: 8,162 Post Likes Received: 2,829 Date Joined: July 2013 Injury: C6 - ASIA B Date Injured: June 2011 Member is: Offline Send PM	Adjusting my Q7 Jan 22, 2014 15:59:07 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by DJ on Jan 22, 2014 15:59:07 GMT -8 What do you mean by bucket Knight? Are you talking about dump?

Knight Advanced Member Posts: 1,407 Post Likes Received: 773 Date Joined: August 2013 Injury: T10 Paraparetic with CES & CMS Date Injured: July 21, 2012 Member is: Offline Send PM	Adjusting my Q7 Jan 22, 2014 17:24:05 GMT -8 via Inspired Mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Knight on Jan 22, 2014 17:24:05 GMT -8 Jan 22, 2014 15:59:07 GMT -8 DJ said: What do you mean by bucket Knight? Are you talking about dump? yes, it's the same thing. Just different terms for it
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Adjusting my Q7

Post by Knight on Jan 19, 2014 10:19:16 GMT -8

Post by Lαrα on Jan 19, 2014 13:17:55 GMT -8

Post by DJ on Jan 20, 2014 8:25:50 GMT -8

Post by Knight on Jan 20, 2014 11:51:30 GMT -8

Post by oddity on Jan 21, 2014 8:36:27 GMT -8

Post by DJ on Jan 21, 2014 8:44:14 GMT -8

Post by Knight on Jan 21, 2014 17:30:54 GMT -8

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Post by angel on Jan 22, 2014 7:55:35 GMT -8

Post by Knight on Jan 22, 2014 8:33:51 GMT -8

Post by angel on Jan 22, 2014 8:42:54 GMT -8

Post by Knight on Jan 22, 2014 9:33:04 GMT -8

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