bbuzzard

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I just got my MCD back up and running(real fast!) and i experienced another lost wheel for the second time.
It seems that the nut came loose agian but upon inspection, I see what is probably the issue...worn wheel syndrome.
Is there a fix to rectify rounded drive cups on a wheel? TIA!


BTW, thanks to my buddy for towing me out of the field...

noyb98098

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My Redcat saving the day as usual! No problem on the tow!

nitrosportsandrunner

i put wood screw through the inside of the rounded wheel drive cup. i used 3 screws, which bite onto the wheel hex on my baja. doesnt look pretty, but it will get me by untill i can afford a new set of tires/wheels.

rangerfredbob

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is it 4 whel drive? if not, take some hot glue or something to build up the hex and put the worn wheel in the front, the fresh one out back... that's what I did on my Monster Buggy...

bbuzzard

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It's 4WD...I saw a fix somewhere but I can't find it []

nitrosportsandrunner

what i did was for my rear wheel...a drive tire. i have driven the baja pretty hard a couple of times since and its held up fine.

bbuzzard

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I am trying to fix my MCD MT wheel...it is dealing with a lot of weight and torque and I don't know if I can do your fix on those wheels.

nitrosportsandrunner

you may be right there. my baja has the 23cc motor. im sure your MCD is heavier and more powerful. the trick is that the wheel nut HAS to stay tight. if it backs off then the screws COULD strip the wheel hex. on my baja, it hasnt been a problem. but with more power and weight it could be an issue.

what you need is a way to make a insert with a hex shape. wish i could help, but i did the screw fix cause i couldnt think of any other way to repair the wheel.

bbuzzard

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Man, I appreciate the help...I will definitely try that Baja fix, if my other beasts have problems!

bbuzzard

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BTW, I found the trick over at the HBF...I knew it involved JB Weld...I have an idea to modify the steps a little but it will alleviate trying to find another set of wheels for cheap.

bentley marshall

you could try a set of these

bbuzzard

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What are they?

proanti1

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My 5b was stripping wheels out all the time. I found this stuff at Lowes called QuikSteel... its like an epoxy putty with metal in it, really dries rock hard. I smooshed a ton all up in the drive cup. stayed strong until I sold the car.

bbuzzard

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I'll be going pass Lowes today!

csp1971

The JB Weld fix works great. I just used it a couple months ago on a Baja wheel and it's still going fine after about a half a dozen tanks.

Lars from Norway

I was going to write abot this last night but suddenly my keyboard didn't work

What i was going to say was; put some epoxy -or maybe even better JB Weld- in the hex, then put cellophane (to conserve food in/with) in the JB Weld , and then mount the wheel to the hex so it get the right shape. By using the cellophane you avoid the hex and JB Weld to adhere to eachother.

bbuzzard

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Yeah, I was thinking about using the cellophane vs greasing up the hub (which was the original idea I found on HBF) I will try this and follow up on the results...thanks everybody!

Lars from Norway

Yeah, i guess greasing it up will be as useful as the cellophane. Good luck with the fix

nitrosportsandrunner

now why didnt i think of using quick steel? i have used it many times on cars. i would think it would work better than JB weld, as it is a putty...so it would be easy to shape and would hold its shape as it dries. the stuff stinks while you are working with it tho[&:]

bbuzzard

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I am glad I started this thread...great input!!!

bentley marshall

they are wheel squares with pins that go in to the wheels ...thay are made by FG