08-31-2014, 09:28 PM | #1 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: n. palm beach
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| Axial universals repair
I ordered a new set of XR10 uni's for a scaler mod and one of them came really tight. So tight that I used a flat blade screw driver to try to open up the ears on the main shaft. With a light bump of the heal of my hand, the ear snapped. Has anyone tried to repair this problem??? I don't have access to a welder, but I do have a mapp/oxy setup. |
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09-01-2014, 01:17 AM | #2 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Australia
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| Re: Axial universals repair
I don't like your chances welding them prob just put and ad in wanted for the side you need
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09-01-2014, 02:54 PM | #3 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Wayne county. PA
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| Re: Axial universals repair
yeah I repaired mine with MIP shafts ....
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09-01-2014, 03:59 PM | #4 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: n. palm beach
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| Re: Axial universals repair
I'll look into MIP. Didn't know they made them. Thanks. |
09-01-2014, 04:03 PM | #5 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: n. palm beach
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| Re: Axial universals repair
I still would like to know if the stock uni's are repairable.
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09-01-2014, 06:18 PM | #6 |
RCC Addict Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Token's life matters
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| Re: Axial universals repair
If they are so brittle that they broke with a little prying, they would never survive welding. Best bet would be to call or email Axial. They might have mercy on you and send you out the broken part.
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09-01-2014, 09:25 PM | #7 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: n. palm beach
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| Re: Axial universals repair
Apparently your not clear on my problem. One of the tabs/ears broke off the main shaft.
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09-01-2014, 10:00 PM | #8 | |
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Here you go check this out. Maduff's Mutt from CCC | |
09-01-2014, 10:39 PM | #9 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: n. palm beach
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| Re: Axial universals repair
Thanks Bigron. I'll do a thought reading. |
09-02-2014, 11:35 AM | #10 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2008 Location: Baltimore
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| Re: Axial universals repair
When I was narrowing a set of AR60 axles for a 1/6th Jeep build, I snapped off an ear for the u-joint, just as you described. I used an Oxy/Acetylene torch and silicon bronze rod to re-attach it. I only drove the Jeep maybe a dozen times before selling it, but the repair held, much to my amazement.
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09-02-2014, 11:37 AM | #11 |
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| Re: Axial universals repair
brazing would be the way to fix it without risking stress fractures from the heat affected zone of welding. Silicon bronze or silver braze filler would likely be the best choices.
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