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07-05-2017, 03:03 PM
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| Quarry Creeper  Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Louisville
Posts: 269
|  Trail and proper fix...stripped a screw
Last time I ran my Bomber, I had a problem with the screw that attaches the vertical steering link to the crosslink...or whatever you call it. I could only screw it back in by hand because I didn't have any tools. Well, today I got my 5-bit hex driver set (1.5mm, 2mm, 2.5mm, 3mm, and a Philips) and again had issues with that screw. I tightened in the field, but soon it fell out again. Closer inspection revealed that the hole was elongated, thus preventing the screw from staying screwed in. I managed to MacGyver a fix with a elastic hair band...just long enough to drive it back. The permanent fix was a 3mm x 25mm bolt and nut from LHWS, after drilling all the way through the crosslink. Not going to be an issue anymore. I am perplexed why they used a course thread screw instead of a fine thread like damn near every other screw on the truck. It was destined to fail at some point. |
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07-05-2017, 03:09 PM
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| Newbie Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: USA
Posts: 31
| Re: Trail and proper fix...stripped a screw
That's pretty much how the Vanquish steering links are put together. It comes with a long bolt and nut.   Sent from my S60 using Tapatalk |
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07-05-2017, 03:54 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Missoula
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| Re: Trail and proper fix...stripped a screw
The plastic steering links are meant to last long enough to figure out that they don't work. A few minutes usually. A length of 4mm rod, a hacksaw, a 4mm die and a bag of Revo ends will make a great set of links for under $20. Any of the aluminum aftermarket sets modeled off the plastic setup are junk, you need the drag link to run all the way to the knuckle. |
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07-05-2017, 03:55 PM
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| Newbie Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: USA
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| Re: Trail and proper fix...stripped a screw
Something that bugs me about RC... The nomenclature. Nobody calls them what they are, draglink and tie rod. Lol. Sent from my S60 using Tapatalk |
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07-05-2017, 05:40 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Louisville
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07-05-2017, 05:50 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Louisville
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07-05-2017, 05:51 PM
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| Newbie Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: USA
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