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indiana mudcat · 03-13-2010, 08:10 PM

A little testing last night and 6 courses today and the bearings didn't budge any, not sure if it was the loctite or the extra setscrews but the C's are still tight after a heck of a beating so the extra setscrews deff helped that. Picked up the 9901 dremel bit after the comp so I'll see how it does on the HD stock ratio gears tomorrow.

Stormin2u · 03-14-2010, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by indiana mudcat

A little testing last night and 6 courses today and the bearings didn't budge any, not sure if it was the loctite or the extra setscrews but the C's are still tight after a heck of a beating so the extra setscrews deff helped that. Picked up the 9901 dremel bit after the comp so I'll see how it does on the HD stock ratio gears tomorrow.

Say you don't have a picture of that set screw set up do you?

indiana mudcat · 03-14-2010, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Stormin2u

Say you don't have a picture of that set screw set up do you?

I can take one but it's pretty simple, I have the Axial clockable C's and just put 3x3mm setscrews in the empty holes. When I first put the C's on they wobbled after the first course same as the CKRC's I had been running for a year, now there nice and tight.

Stormin2u · 03-14-2010, 01:34 PM

Thanks I see I thought you had installed a set screw on the bearing to help hold it in place after full assembly so basically your Axial Cs and red loctight that and thats working for you?

indiana mudcat · 03-14-2010, 02:24 PM

Yes and I was very happy that the C's actually stayed tight.

Stormin2u · 03-14-2010, 06:02 PM

Cool I'm running Axial Cs and knuckles and I hope mine hold tight like yours with just the red locktight.

How much run time do you have on them?

indiana mudcat · 03-14-2010, 06:23 PM

About 10 minutes at home (digging at full throttle with an 18.5) and 6 courses with a lot of wheelspeed used, before I added the setcrews my C's would wobble a little after 1 course though.

Stormin2u · 03-14-2010, 06:56 PM

That sounds like a good test.

Narly1 · 03-17-2010, 08:05 PM

First impression:

Mine just arrived in the mail today and the pictures don't do justice as to how stout these are in comparison to the MIP or Axial versions.

Narly1

Stormin2u · 03-17-2010, 09:09 PM

I installed 300s today everything went smoothly I used red locktight and I'm not looking forward to getting them off. I had to use my Panavise to get them to seat all the way they are definatly on. One drive shaft is a tiny bit long the knuckle doesn't swing freely enough I intend to take a little off the shoulder of the axle that goes into the locker with a file. A straight carbide Dremel bit makes qwick work of enlarging the center hole in the hardened ring gear. I'm waiting on some zero Akerman knuckles but even with the high clearance Axial knuckles the steering is much improved. It's a nicely done kit and was fun to install it also adds some nice low weight in the front as a added bonus.

sim · 03-17-2010, 09:27 PM

What's everyone using to make the holes in their HD/Underdrive/Overdrive gears? A drill or a Dremel?

jeeper_05 · 03-17-2010, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Stormin2u

I installed 300s today everything went smoothly I used red locktight and I'm not looking forward to getting them off. I had to use my Panavise to get them to seat all the way they are definatly on. One drive shaft is a tiny bit long the knuckle doesn't swing freely enough I intend to take a little off the shoulder of the axle that goes into the locker with a file. A straight carbide Dremel bit makes qwick work of enlarging the center hole in the hardened ring gear. I'm waiting on some zero Akerman knuckles but even with the high clearance Axial knuckles the steering is much improved. It's a nicely done kit and was fun to install it also adds some nice low weight in the front as a added bonus.

I had the same issue with the binding. I ended up drilling out the hole that mounts the C to the axle 9/64" so i could slide the c out just a **** hair to line the knuckle up to the stub

Stormin2u · 03-18-2010, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by sim

What's everyone using to make the holes in their HD/Underdrive/Overdrive gears? A drill or a Dremel?

You need a straight carbide Dremel bit.

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Originally Posted by jeeper_05

I had the same issue with the binding. I ended up drilling out the hole that mounts the C to the axle 9/64" so i could slide the c out just a **** hair to line the knuckle up to the stub

Thanks Jeeper gotta do something the bind gets worse as the steering turns tighter the othe side is totally free.

Narly1 · 03-18-2010, 07:10 AM

I used a dremel.

On the subject of bearing retention, I'm laughing all the way to the bank.

I'm using RC4WD C's and they are designed such that they capture the bearing in the end of the axle housing. No loctite or CA needed!

Narly1

Stormin2u · 03-18-2010, 07:30 AM

I think the way I will take is file the square shoulder end of the axle that goes into the locker unless I hear other wise from SDS Customz.

willipmartinni · 03-18-2010, 09:03 AM

i used a carbide drill on my axial overdrive gears, cut like butta, then a regular file on the tang of the shaft that was approximately .020" too long. smooth turnin now

SDS Customz · 03-18-2010, 03:48 PM

As ive posted before, I ran the tolerances tight on the shaft length to keep engagment to a maximum. they fit perfect in all of the test housings . though we have found several housing differances of over .020. A few guys have acctually had issues getting the lockers to fit. since the bearing cutout in the locker area where molded tighter, in some cases. I wont settle on a sloppy fit! I think we all agree that sloppy sucks in any venue

With that said if u question having to trim or shave a little hear or there then pm me and we will discuss it. otherwise, just use common sense.

Stormin2u · 03-18-2010, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by willipmartinni

i used a carbide drill on my axial overdrive gears, cut like butta, then a regular file on the tang of the shaft that was approximately .020" too long. smooth turnin now

Thanks .02 is just about the size of my problem.

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Originally Posted by SDS Customz

As ive posted before, I ran the tolerances tight on the shaft length to keep engagment to a maximum. they fit perfect in all of the test housings . though we have found several housing differances of over .020. A few guys have acctually had issues getting the lockers to fit. since the bearing cutout in the locker area where molded tighter, in some cases. I wont settle on a sloppy fit! I think we all agree that sloppy sucks in any venue

With that said if u question having to trim or shave a little hear or there then pm me and we will discuss it. otherwise, just use common sense.

Thanks for a great kit nice improvement for our trucks.

SDS Customz · 03-23-2010, 08:23 PM

Stormin2u- I love the sig line!

Stormin2u · 03-25-2010, 06:33 AM

Hey thanks it's something that Pat 62PYRO came up with and it's true I take my time with everything I'm not big on speed building it usually Leads to problems.

By the way love the axles I've ran a few packs and everything is working perfectly and the steering is awesome.

03-18-2010, 09:03 AM	#156
willipmartinni Rock Crawler Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Ogden, Utah Posts: 678	carbide drill and a file i used a carbide drill on my axial overdrive gears, cut like butta, then a regular file on the tang of the shaft that was approximately .020" too long. smooth turnin now

03-13-2010, 08:10 PM	#141
indiana mudcat RCC Addict Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: reelsville Posts: 1,871	A little testing last night and 6 courses today and the bearings didn't budge any, not sure if it was the loctite or the extra setscrews but the C's are still tight after a heck of a beating so the extra setscrews deff helped that. Picked up the 9901 dremel bit after the comp so I'll see how it does on the HD stock ratio gears tomorrow.

03-14-2010, 01:34 PM	#144
Stormin2u I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2007 Location: Taylors Falls just hanging with the MNRCRC crew. Posts: 7,843	Thanks I see I thought you had installed a set screw on the bearing to help hold it in place after full assembly so basically your Axial Cs and red loctight that and thats working for you?

03-14-2010, 02:24 PM	#145
indiana mudcat RCC Addict Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: reelsville Posts: 1,871	Yes and I was very happy that the C's actually stayed tight.

03-14-2010, 06:02 PM	#146
Stormin2u I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2007 Location: Taylors Falls just hanging with the MNRCRC crew. Posts: 7,843	Cool I'm running Axial Cs and knuckles and I hope mine hold tight like yours with just the red locktight. How much run time do you have on them?

03-14-2010, 06:23 PM	#147
indiana mudcat RCC Addict Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: reelsville Posts: 1,871	About 10 minutes at home (digging at full throttle with an 18.5) and 6 courses with a lot of wheelspeed used, before I added the setcrews my C's would wobble a little after 1 course though.

03-14-2010, 06:56 PM	#148
Stormin2u I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2007 Location: Taylors Falls just hanging with the MNRCRC crew. Posts: 7,843	That sounds like a good test.

03-17-2010, 08:05 PM	#149
Narly1 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Erin, Ontario, CANADA Posts: 471	First impression: Mine just arrived in the mail today and the pictures don't do justice as to how stout these are in comparison to the MIP or Axial versions. Narly1

03-17-2010, 09:09 PM	#150
Stormin2u I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2007 Location: Taylors Falls just hanging with the MNRCRC crew. Posts: 7,843	I installed 300s today everything went smoothly I used red locktight and I'm not looking forward to getting them off. I had to use my Panavise to get them to seat all the way they are definatly on. One drive shaft is a tiny bit long the knuckle doesn't swing freely enough I intend to take a little off the shoulder of the axle that goes into the locker with a file. A straight carbide Dremel bit makes qwick work of enlarging the center hole in the hardened ring gear. I'm waiting on some zero Akerman knuckles but even with the high clearance Axial knuckles the steering is much improved. It's a nicely done kit and was fun to install it also adds some nice low weight in the front as a added bonus.

03-17-2010, 09:27 PM	#151
sim Quarry Creeper Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Malaysia Posts: 374	What's everyone using to make the holes in their HD/Underdrive/Overdrive gears? A drill or a Dremel?

03-18-2010, 07:10 AM	#154
Narly1 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Erin, Ontario, CANADA Posts: 471	I used a dremel. On the subject of bearing retention, I'm laughing all the way to the bank. I'm using RC4WD C's and they are designed such that they capture the bearing in the end of the axle housing. No loctite or CA needed! Narly1

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03-18-2010, 07:30 AM	#155
Stormin2u I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2007 Location: Taylors Falls just hanging with the MNRCRC crew. Posts: 7,843	I think the way I will take is file the square shoulder end of the axle that goes into the locker unless I hear other wise from SDS Customz.

03-18-2010, 03:48 PM	#157
SDS Customz Rock Crawler Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: dallas Posts: 968	As ive posted before, I ran the tolerances tight on the shaft length to keep engagment to a maximum. they fit perfect in all of the test housings . though we have found several housing differances of over .020. A few guys have acctually had issues getting the lockers to fit. since the bearing cutout in the locker area where molded tighter, in some cases. I wont settle on a sloppy fit! I think we all agree that sloppy sucks in any venue With that said if u question having to trim or shave a little hear or there then pm me and we will discuss it. otherwise, just use common sense.

03-23-2010, 08:23 PM	#159
SDS Customz Rock Crawler Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: dallas Posts: 968	Stormin2u- I love the sig line!

03-25-2010, 06:33 AM	#160
Stormin2u I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2007 Location: Taylors Falls just hanging with the MNRCRC crew. Posts: 7,843	Hey thanks it's something that Pat 62PYRO came up with and it's true I take my time with everything I'm not big on speed building it usually Leads to problems. By the way love the axles I've ran a few packs and everything is working perfectly and the steering is awesome.

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