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07-02-2016, 10:21 PM | #1 |
Newbie Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Springfield
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| Axial Universal Axels lateral slop issue
I have just installed new VP aluminum chubs and knuckles on my Wraith, and after installing my Axial Universal Axle set I noticed about 1/8 to 3/16 lateral slop. Has anyone had this problem and if so how the heck do I fix it??? Do I need some kind of shim? Thanks for your help |
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07-03-2016, 11:16 AM | #2 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: The Angels
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| Re: Axial Universal Axels lateral slop issue
I hope this is a stupid question but do you have both bearings in the knuckles? My experience with that setup was fine with both Axial unis and VVDs... Have any pics?
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07-03-2016, 12:00 PM | #3 |
Newbie Join Date: May 2015 Location: Goodyear
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| Re: Axial Universal Axels lateral slop issue
I also had slop running the universals and vp chubs and knuckles. I think most of the slop was just the universals being worn out. I replaced them with vp vvds and now there is zero slop. I'm sure you could shim it and it will get rid of the slop.
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07-03-2016, 06:37 PM | #4 |
Newbie Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Springfield
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| Re: Axial Universal Axels lateral slop issue Not a stupid question at all. I took it apart and put it back together 2 or 3 times to double check my work and all looks good. I sent an email to vanquish to see if there was any kind of fit issues with the Axial Universal Shafts and of course Holiday weekend I haven't heard back yet! LOL
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07-03-2016, 06:38 PM | #5 |
Newbie Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Springfield
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| Re: Axial Universal Axels lateral slop issue Ok thanks for that info, just not sure what kind of shims to use?
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07-03-2016, 07:37 PM | #6 |
Newbie Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Ravenna
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| Re: Axial Universal Axels lateral slop issue
i used these - TowerHobbies.com | Traxxas Fiber Washers 5x8mm (20) |
07-03-2016, 09:14 PM | #7 |
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07-04-2016, 08:08 AM | #8 |
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07-07-2016, 06:47 PM | #9 |
Newbie Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Pine knot
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| Re: Axial Universal Axels lateral slop issue
Go to dmg's facebook page, he has a post on size shim u need. Best I remember he lists the size and where to find them or sent him a pm.
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07-08-2016, 06:23 AM | #10 |
Newbie Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Springfield
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| Re: Axial Universal Axels lateral slop issue
Thanks Estol H, couldn't find DMG's Facebook page, but I decided to go with the VP VVD and everything fits like a glove! Problem Solved!! Thanks everyone for the help |
07-12-2016, 04:26 PM | #11 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Woodland
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| Re: Axial Universal Axels lateral slop issue
I had this issue very same issue, the problem got so bad that I had the short side pulling out of the locker, giving me 3wd. I am using SSD D-60 knuckles with STRC c hubs along with Axial uninverals. I rebuilt the front axle yesterday, and I shimmed the universals inside the knuckle to eliminate the slop, 4 shims on the short side and three on the long side. Now there is zero slop and there will be no issues with the locker/tangs pulling out. Tested yesterday and the Wrexo goes great, and has all time 4wd now Oh, FYI i used the shims posted above, just got them from RPP. |
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