# Mighty Flea - short axle

**URL:** <https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mighty-flea-short-axle/366864>\
**Category:** Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance\
**Created:** [December 8, 2022, 8:48pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mighty-flea-short-axle/366864 "2022-12-08T20:48:39Z")\
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**Author:** ![fos1](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/fos1/32/150706_2.png) [@fos1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/fos1)\
**Post date:** [December 8, 2022, 8:48pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mighty-flea-short-axle/366864/1 "2022-12-08T20:48:39Z")

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I was practicing with my Might Flea today and the halves separated! Fortunately, I generally practice over carpet and no damage done.

When I examined the parts, I found that the stock axle is way too short. No more than a couple of threads per side extend from the bearing. It is a loose enough fit that one side or the other may have very little purchase on the threads.

It is the first time it has been apart. I was surprised.

Fortunately, YYE has a set of longer axles that will fit. I need to place an order before using the Flea again.

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**Author:** ![adamantiumpops](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/adamantiumpops/32/198285_2.png) [@adamantiumpops](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/adamantiumpops)\
**Post date:** [December 9, 2022, 1:36pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mighty-flea-short-axle/366864/2 "2022-12-09T13:36:07Z")

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You can also go to a hardware store instead of waiting for shipping. They’re just grub screws. Take the original axle with you to make sure it’s right.

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**Author:** ![fos1](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/fos1/32/150706_2.png) [@fos1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/fos1)\
**Post date:** [December 9, 2022, 1:42pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mighty-flea-short-axle/366864/3 "2022-12-09T13:42:09Z")

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Thank you. I will check out the local Ace. 🙂

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**Author:** ![fos1](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/fos1/32/150706_2.png) [@fos1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/fos1)\
**Post date:** [December 14, 2022, 1:33am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mighty-flea-short-axle/366864/4 "2022-12-14T01:33:12Z")

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It turns out I will have to go to a hardware store. The axle that I purchased online is the same stubby axle that came standard on the Mighty Flea.

Poor design.