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01-27-2009, 12:00 PM
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| Newbie Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Caldwell
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|  Wheel Hex Set Screws?
So, I ended up ordering an AX10 kit from TCS on sale, and I've got it about 75% built. However, last night I went to put the wheel hexes (and wheels) on and saw that Axial has tapped the aluminum hexes for set screws and included grubs for them. I've never seen this, and I'm wondering how much good set screws really do in that spot. It doesn't even look like they would catch the axle very well when screwed in. They certainly aren't necessary to hold things together or prevent axle slippage (the pin takes care of that). What are others' experiences with this? I'm not opposed to putting them in, but if they aren't necessary, that's one less threadlocked set screw to remove next time I disassemble it to work on it. Thanks as always! |
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01-27-2009, 12:08 PM
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| Pebble Pounder Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: yes
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As far as I know they are used to prevent the hex from coming off the axle with the wheel. This will prevent any loss of drive pins.
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01-27-2009, 12:25 PM
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| Rock Stacker Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: santa cruz
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if they include them it wouldnt hurt to spend 2 minutes putting them in. just my 2 cents
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01-27-2009, 12:36 PM
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| Rock Stacker Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Clemente
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They really are a smart idea and youll never loose drive pins again.
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01-27-2009, 12:45 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Houston, TX
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01-27-2009, 10:41 PM
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| Rock Stacker Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Seattle
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I look at it as a feature, i've always drilled and tapped the wheel hexes on any RC vehicle that didn't come with them like that, even the plastic ones, keeps the axle pins where they belong when you pull the wheels to work on it.
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01-27-2009, 11:01 PM
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01-28-2009, 09:31 AM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Toronto, ON. Canada
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the set screw is an ok design, but i prefer the clamp type. sometimes my Axial Hexes get stuck in my alum. rims and are a PITA to take out. the setscrew does its job but clamp type hexs work better  (stolen from the TCS web page. hope you guys dont mind.) [#WK1008] |
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01-28-2009, 03:04 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Mids, UK
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I find it to be a very good system. So many times on other vehicles the hex has stuck in the wheel, but with the Axial hexes I havn't had a problem. I like it.
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01-28-2009, 05:06 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: !! MOAB !!
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I always drill a small indention into the axle for the set screw to set into. Works great for me. I also have a set of the clamp on style on my scaler and have never had a problem them either. Just remember that locktight is there for a reason, use it. If it turns out that it is hard to get them off when you rebuild, just heat them up a little and the locktight will release.
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