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09-06-2008, 04:07 AM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Grants Pass OREGON!
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|  axle c-hub screws striped out
i got the rcp clockable c-hubs and the screws holding them are striping out causing them to have play, i was wondering if anybody had/has this problem??? any cures or tricks as to fixing this problem besides buying new housings every 2 runs or forking out the money for way over priced alum housings???
Last edited by Mr. crawl; 09-06-2008 at 04:08 AM. Reason: fixing spelling |
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09-06-2008, 05:53 AM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: In the Dark Edges of your Mind
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Put superglue on the screw threads then screw it in snug as it will go. Leave it to dry. When it's done it will be tight because the superglue dries into threads that are bonded to the plastic. The screw will easily unscrew with a driver, but it won't pull out like it is now.  Re apply everytime you pull that screw out. |
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09-06-2008, 09:55 AM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kennewick, Washington
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I put Helicoil inserts in mine.  |
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09-06-2008, 10:02 AM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: roanoke
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What sort of screws did they use?
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09-06-2008, 10:16 AM
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| Rock Crawler  Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Albany
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That sucks you should be able to get better quality then that. Heli coil is a great idea but you need to buy a special tap and the coils. So.. if you are looking for cheap fix this is not one of them. Check with Loc-tite they make thread rebuilding epoxies. They work great if the threads aren't really screwed up. Or you could try to drill and tap for a #6 screw. Evan |
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09-06-2008, 10:35 AM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kennewick, Washington
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[quote=SlickRockSpider;1333429]That sucks you should be able to get better quality then that. Heli coil is a great idea but you need to buy a special tap and the coils. So.. if you are looking for cheap fix this is not one of them. Check with Loc-tite they make thread rebuilding epoxies. They work great if the threads aren't really screwed up. Or you could try to drill and tap for a #6 screw. The quality of the RCP parts is top notch. Any time you put a screw in and out of alluminum the threads wear out.The Helicoil is a permanent fix and allows you to assemble and dissassemble as often as you like without wearing out the threads.It also allows you to put a little more torque on the screws without stripping the hole.Heli coil kits are very affordable in my opinion as they come with extra inserts and the tap and install tool should last you forever. |
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09-06-2008, 10:59 AM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Albany
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Yes you are right helicoiling is the best answer, but I have tapped a lot of aluminum parts they should not easily strip out. I think that RCP makes great parts. They just need to have a bit more quality control  . (???)Evan |
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09-06-2008, 11:22 AM
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 How is it RCP's fault that the Axial plastic housing stripped? Plastic wears out quickly,thats just the facts. Going to bigger hardware might help or like Harvo suggested,glue the threads. If a guy over tightens a bolt in plastic the least bit,the threads are junk....simple as that. I've been beating the crap out of my Axial with all the RCP upgrades for nearly a year without any failure. | ||
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09-06-2008, 11:23 AM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Raleigh, NC
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its the plastic housing that strips out , not RCP's hubs. Rcp's quality is nit the problem. I remember fixing stripped holes in a T-maxx trans. with metal inserts that that lock into a drilled out hole. I'm going to try to find them again later today. I'll let you guys know If it will work.
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09-06-2008, 12:08 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Albany
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I thought Mr. Crawl was talking about the screws that the knuckels rotate around. Sorry for the miss understanding. If the threads are plastic CA works good to restore the threads. Evan |
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09-06-2008, 01:28 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Grants Pass OREGON!
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sweet guys,thanks for the ideas,and ya its the plastic that striped out not the alum parts,i do agree bout the quality of rcp parts theyr awesome and from a machinest point of view great fit and finish...
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09-06-2008, 04:07 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: May 2008 Location: Mansfield, PA
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A drop of CA glue (superglue) will solve all your problems...
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09-06-2008, 04:35 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Back in Sunny SoCal
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if youre talking about the screws that hold the c's to the axle housing--I used M3 x10mm... I think the stock screws are selftapping 8mm...... the stock screws came out first day..... the longer screws should fix, it unless you totally screwed the plastic axle housing |
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