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08-15-2019, 11:01 AM | #1 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Central KY
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| Anyone have issues with the kit version caster blocks cracking?
I was building my new Enduro Builders Kit the other night and was following the instructions to tighten the screws on the caster blocks (aka C hubs) until the ends met that clamped around the axle. One hub did fine, the other cracked long before it was tightened down. I reached out to AE/Element first via phone, who has some weird customer service hours which prompted me to message them on FB. Once I messaged them, they were quick to respond and send me some new hubs and mentioned they will be omitting the instruction to tighten the clamp until the ends meet. Just an FYI for anyone that is assembling a kit and may possibly run into this issue. |
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08-15-2019, 12:05 PM | #2 |
Gold Star Baby! Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Las Vegas
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| Re: Anyone have issues with the kit version caster blocks cracking?
You’re not the first I’ve heard of this happening to, sounds like they get replacements out as quickly as possible though. I haven’t heard of any breaking during trailing yet which is a worry for sure. A little early to tell. |
08-15-2019, 12:55 PM | #3 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Deep in the Everglades
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| Re: Anyone have issues with the kit version caster blocks cracking?
Yep I did that on my HARD parts, same result. One email and replacements arrived in under a week coast to coast. Oddly it was only one. Hang up and Drive |
08-15-2019, 02:46 PM | #4 |
Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Northeast
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| Re: Anyone have issues with the kit version caster blocks cracking?
I'll be working on my kit tonight. Since Element said not to tighten the ends until they touch, how tight did they say to tighten them?
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08-15-2019, 04:06 PM | #5 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Marietta
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08-15-2019, 05:37 PM | #6 |
RCC Addict Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: UK
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| Re: Anyone have issues with the kit version caster blocks cracking?
I think you will be seeing that happen a lot on these axles.
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08-15-2019, 05:42 PM | #7 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Austin
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| Re: Anyone have issues with the kit version caster blocks cracking?
Methinks something Enduro this way comes from SSD...(?) Someday, at least. It's early days yet! I'm taking the pre-emptive step of using SSD Pro44 axles for mine, although I will be saving my RTR axles and some other RTR bits for a later build. No BTA steering that way, though - not that I'll really miss it. BTW - a ramped-front aluminum diff cover would do wonders for the stock Enduro axles! (hint-hint...) |
08-15-2019, 06:19 PM | #8 |
RCC Addict Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: UK
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| Re: Anyone have issues with the kit version caster blocks cracking?
No hints required (wink)
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08-15-2019, 06:22 PM | #9 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Austin
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| Re: Anyone have issues with the kit version caster blocks cracking?
Now, that's what I like to hear... |
08-15-2019, 07:51 PM | #10 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Humboldt county
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| Re: Anyone have issues with the kit version caster blocks cracking?
One of mine stripped out before it could crack (stock not the hard), but personally I wasn't too worried becuase as soon as other options pop up the plastic knuckles will be gone.
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08-15-2019, 07:58 PM | #11 |
Gold Star Baby! Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Las Vegas
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| Re: Anyone have issues with the kit version caster blocks cracking? This. I know it hasn’t been long but I’m ready for some upgrades. Chubs, knuckles, and aluminum shock towers/pan hard top my wish list at the moment.
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08-15-2019, 09:18 PM | #12 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: May 2019 Location: North Highlands
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| Re: Anyone have issues with the kit version caster blocks cracking?
Wish I'd read this before I purchased new ones. Should've made a phone call. Ah well...
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08-15-2019, 11:09 PM | #13 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Austin
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| Re: Anyone have issues with the kit version caster blocks cracking?
There's a 3D-printed steel shock tower/Panhard on Shapeways, but it requires drilling and tapping for hardware and isn't cheap... They'll come out with better soon enough! |
08-16-2019, 11:02 AM | #14 |
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08-16-2019, 11:11 AM | #15 | |
RCC Addict Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: UK
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| Re: Anyone have issues with the kit version caster blocks cracking? Quote:
I really dont like the Enduro axle. It's a backwards step compared to what's out there already. Anyway, I will fix it as usual... | |
08-16-2019, 11:21 AM | #16 |
Gold Star Baby! Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Las Vegas
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08-16-2019, 12:30 PM | #17 | |
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| Re: Anyone have issues with the kit version caster blocks cracking? Quote:
I agree. The Enduro axles look terrible and that alone is a reason I wouldn't consider buying the truck. | |
08-16-2019, 02:02 PM | #18 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Land of burning couches
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| Re: Anyone have issues with the kit version caster blocks cracking? I'm considering buying two ar44 builder axles and some rear lockouts and shafts for the enduro. Build the enduro axles both as rears and the ar44s as fronts. My mind is always turning.
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08-21-2019, 12:16 PM | #19 |
Pebble Pounder Join Date: May 2007 Location: Victorville
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08-21-2019, 12:33 PM | #20 |
Pebble Pounder Join Date: May 2007 Location: Victorville
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