Stripped brass nut on Pro Gen 1 centerpost tension adjustment and repair options

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2012Center Post forum

14 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.

The internal brass nut on a Pro Gen 1 centerpost uses 10-32 thread size and can strip if overtightened during adjustment of post length.
A helicoil insert can be installed in the stripped hole to restore functional threading without requiring the original part.
The tension adjustment screw on this centerpost does not require tight clamping force and can be damaged by excessive tightening.
Contacting the manufacturer may yield replacement brass nuts from remaining inventory, though original parts are no longer in production.

Specific to Pro Gen 1 centerpost design; newer generations may differ.
Helicoil solution assumes the hole can accommodate this repair method.
Availability of original replacement parts depends on manufacturer inventory at time of inquiry.
No washer recommendations were confirmed for reducing metal-on-metal wear.