c-hub getting loose

[wmax99]

ok i run vp axle and vp c-hub but even if i have set it whit red loctite they get loose as the plastic i was wondering if some of u have welded it in place cos i dont thing its change something if they get welded il still have access to the bering and other stuff inside what you thing about it ?

[JeremyH]

You want to weld the aluminum c-hub to the plastic housing? That is not going to work....at all.

Are you still using the stock self tapping screws? If so, get rid of those and use 3mm button head screws.

[wmax99]

lol no im not that dumb ;) i run vp axle and vp c-hub all alu and i did already re tap for m3 screw ;) and they still get loose thats y im thinking of welding the c-hub on the vp alu axle

[meatmonkey]

If you weld the C-hub to the axle, how will you change the inner axleshaft's bearing? Isn't it retained in the axle by a lip on the C-hub?

How long are your bolts?

If your really paranoid, and have some skill, you could drill and tap two more holes through the C-hub and into the axle housing and double up on the bolts. Heck, theres probably enough room to add 4 more bolts if your really worried about it.

I'm running Axial aluminum C's, stock housings with beef tubes and only have to snug the C-hub bolts every dozen packs or so. Considering the stress these parts are under, I'm not surprised. Torque checking all the hardware on your truck, especially wheel nuts and suspension bolts, should be done every several packs.

What do you mean by "re-tap" the Vanquish parts? Don't they come threaded for 3x.5mm bolts?

[el_Fernando]

Blue loctite dude.

[JeremyH]

Originally Posted by wmax99

lol no im not that dumb ;)

Ahh...sorry, I missed the "vp axle" part of your first post.

That's crazy that they come loose. I have never had one come loose from my plastic axles...

Originally Posted by meatmonkey

If your really paranoid, and have some skill, you could drill and tap two more holes through the C-hub and into the axle housing and double up on the bolts

I did this on my super and it has held up nicely.

[wmax99]

i mean oversize the hole and tap it for m4 screw whit red loctite and come loose again and i do a check up of my truck after every run ;) but im roff whit my gear and i do alot of rock terrain . and the beering and shaft in front isent a probleme if the c-hub is welded to the axle i can remove and remplace them easely

[Cableman]

I have same problem with my vp axles and chubs. I blue locktite the hell out of em! The short side on mine seems to loosen every pack.

[evan03]

I wonder if you put a thin coat of ca glue on the chub and axle splines let dry then instal.

Might also clean the bolt Holes with brake cleaner so the thread lockt has a chance to hold

[wmax99]

well i have cleaned the axle and c-hub / then scratch then i aply some metal epoxy let it dry for 24hours and its seem to hold on very well i have run it for 6hours today 5pack and seem solide as rock again i think i have found the solution if that dosent hold up next step i weld it there lol