Need help--Voodoo Dambala dropouts issue

[jeffthunbird]

I have a 2006 Dambal 29 with the standard drop-outs and I'm using it for a single speed. I just built the bike and when I tested it out, the drive side rear axel pulled forward (I'm using a QR). This drop-out is angled forward. To fis the problem, I milled the dropout to create a pocket for the axel to lock into or capture so that it can't move forward. I milled both drop-outs to match. That worked well but I now have an issue on the other side. When the rear brake locks up, the QR moves rearward! I'm looking for Voodoo drop-outs that have a vertical slot so that I can fix both problems. I can't find them on the net. I could make them---I don't need the derailluer hanger so that would allow vertical slots. Does anybody agree that this would solve the problem? Is there a pitfall with having vertical slots on the drop-outs? Maybe I could mill in a ridge to capture the QR.

[tryandgetme]

try bolt on skewers instead of quick release skewers, I had good results on a singlespeed with horizontal dropouts with a set of bolt on skewers and disc brakes.

[tryandgetme]

they also have a version of that frame for singlespeed with sliding vertical dropouts, maybe the parts are swappable

[jeffthunbird]

Thanks. I ordered some yesterday hoping that I could tighten them down better with those.
As far as sliding verticle--I've looked and the drop-outs don't appear to be verticle as what I would expect. They angle forward as mine do.

[tryandgetme]

swapping your axle out for a solid bolt on axle and using track nuts would solve the problem as well.

[hairygrump]

I'm with Chris on this. It sounds like you're doing a lot of metal fabrication to relieve a problem that has more to do with the fixing power of your axle retention system. Your approach will work, I'm sure, but you're looking for new feet before you try switching socks.

My first stop would be to try a solid axle and nuts.