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01-31-2017, 06:44 PM
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| Pebble Pounder Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Hanson
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|  Stripped front axle housing question.
My front axle housing is stripped where the steering knuckles screw on. The axle housing is on back order And I have a competition next weekend. Does anyone have a fix without replacing the axle? I have tried red lock tight before but it doesn't hold. I thought about installing american screws and drilling out the bushings but I figured I would post here first.
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01-31-2017, 07:11 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: alberta
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| Re: Stripped front axle housing question.
Helicoil probably the best bet
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02-01-2017, 06:14 AM
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| Newbie  Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Yukon
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| Re: Stripped front axle housing question.
Paul that's pretty much what I did. I drilled and tapped the housing for an m4 bh screw and drilled the knuckle slightly oversize from the screw. Was just gonna be a quick and dirty fix, but it's held up good enough that I haven't even bothered ordering a replacement.
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02-01-2017, 06:51 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Dells
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| Re: Stripped front axle housing question.
Helicoil. A kit should be <$20 on amazon. You want the shortest inserts they make IIRC they're labeled as 0.5 length. Take your time. Use RED threadlock on the helicoil. It will be stronger than the stock axle. |
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02-05-2017, 02:27 PM
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| Pebble Pounder Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Hanson
Posts: 135
| Re: Stripped front axle housing question.
I want to thank everyone for their input and tips. I ended up drilling it out to 4mm and it feels good.
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