PH1 Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 I've lost 3 wheelnuts and stripped a couple of nice axial wheels in the last week from my savage flux. Last night I did the hex mod using some old hubs from my vorza (17mm). I drilled out the axle hole to 3mm, fitted the hexes (after a lot of filing!!) and tightened it down with a 5mm nut. Took the savvy out today and lost 2 nuts and stripped another wheel :-(( Any suggestions?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCbutcher Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 Spring washers or loctite might work mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jari Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 depends how much thread you have on the axles. threadlock and double nut on each axle on my mta4 keeps the wheels on. make sure the thread lock has time to cure. i.e. tinker the night before and then let it set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PH1 Posted August 15, 2013 Author Share Posted August 15, 2013 I don't have enough space for 2 nuts. Has anyone tried shakeproof washers? Thread lock does work but its a pita when u want to change wheels. Plus any tips for cleaning off the residue?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreXeL Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 I just do mine up super tight with a socket wrench, and check tightness every so often. Works most of the time but they do still sometimes work loose. Only real solution is a bit of threadlock I'm afraid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickstar Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Blue threadlock is ok for the job , it will hold nicely, and be fairly easy to remove. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharkfat78 Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 What wheelnuts are you using? Give the Answer RC wheelnuts a go. You can get them on ebay. Just make sure you get the right thread as I believe they come in 1.0mm and 1.25mm. They have a serrated flange *snigger* to lock them to the wheel and also an O ring to stop them vibrating loose. Not lost a single nut on my Losi since changing to those. Its all about having a decent set of nuts *snigger again* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
covert Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 Agree with marcus , have them on my losi and they are great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PH1 Posted August 17, 2013 Author Share Posted August 17, 2013 Hmmm any idea how to measure threads?? Count how many threads in a given distance eg 5mm?? Obviously with a vernier calliper :-) Or thinking about 24mm hexes and baja wheels. Heard mixed views on that, some say works well and others say they are too heavy for a savage. What are your opinions?? Wrecked another hex on a wheel last night. Now I only have 3 wheels left which is a bit annoying!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
covert Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 Tells you what they fit in the listing matey, so im assuming they are a 1mm thread http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/181168891189?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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