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Wraith steering Knuckle screws

Discussion in 'Crawlers' started by HeadHoncho, Mar 24, 2013.

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    Hey guys im in need of help. my top and bottom screw on my wraiths steering knuckle keeps coming out. and i dunno what to do.any suggestions? any help would be appreciated.
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    ok. is that the only solution? because i dont have any on hand.
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    Loctite doesn't work on plastic anyway. Even the green made for plastic is weak. Best bet is to remove the coarse thread screws and put in machine screws. Also make sure they are as long as possible without hitting the stub. In the end its a down hill battle and almost anything you do will loosen after a while. Get some axial aluminum chubs and be done with it. That's the only final answer to end the problem permanently. A mechanical bumps top on your steering assembly helps a lot also. Thats where the problem comes from. The dog. Bone can bind in the cup when it steers too far and it try's to physically rip those screws out.
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    ok thanks man. ill have to find some should i get aluminum c hubs and steering knuckle?
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    Yep make sure you actually get the axial brand chubs though. They are far better than any other option. The stock knuckles are fine as far as performance and durability. If you want the aluminum knuckles also like French blue stated get the vanquish high steer ones. They are the only ones that offer anything more than a stock plastic one. Any other aluminum knuckle is a waste of money as they will give you nothing a stock one won't. Be warned though going to high steer takes some work and is not just a slap on affair.
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    oh ok. well when i get enough money ill see what i can get. so axial c hubs and vanquish high steer knuckles? how much would a set cost? approx.
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    oh ok. where would i find those at? the ones i found are 50 bucks for the c hubs and 60 for the knuckles.
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    $40 for the C-hubs and $38 for the Vanquish knuckles.
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