Installing a new fork question.

[elmore leonard]

On the top of a traditional 1" threaded fork you install the bearing retainer, threaded race, keyed washer and lock nut. All of this went ok although I have to take it apart and replace the lower fork crown face. The compression nut on the very top is where I have the problen. The fork is 1/2 inch too long. Can I use spacers to fill the gap between the lock nut and the very top compression nut? Or do I have to take it in and have it cut?

[Painkiller]

Yes, you can use spacers. They do not need to be keyed.

[elmore leonard]

Thanks PK. That will make it easy.

[Painkiller]

your threads just need to be below the top race of course.