SMOKEY, the key is the machined collet thar restricts lateral movement. You will get some effect using the right sized washers but not nearly as positive as the near-interference fit collets. Washers would require heavier torquing down too to prevent lateral drift, while the collets only require light pressure to secure the locknuts to restrict vertical drift. For the odd $30, why not do it right first time? And you don't have to pull your shifter cage out which requires letting go the cables, doubling the length of time to do the job. You can install the collets without disturbing the cables.
Last edited by Doug_MPS6; 03-10-2012 at 02:47 PM.
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