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A Small Wheel Problem

Old 12-18-2008, 09:58 PM
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I am taking my truck apart to de-anodize the chassis and brush it so it looks like Clymer's. Anyhow, I went to take off my back right wheel and I cannot get it off. The driver I used wouldn't let me get enough leverage and the socket wrench I used kept slipping. I went to a set of pliers to try and loosen it. Now it is relatively stripped from all this. My question is how do I get this thing off?
Old 12-18-2008, 09:59 PM
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Default RE: A Small Wheel Problem

Igf it's that stripped by now you may have to cut it off with a dremel or something.
Old 12-18-2008, 10:50 PM
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Maybe some needle nose vise grips if they will fit in there... Dont see a pic so dont know if they'll fit or not...
Old 12-18-2008, 10:56 PM
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Default RE: A Small Wheel Problem

I won't be able to get a pic up in all likely hood since I'm off to my Dad's house tomorrow after school. I can tell you they probably won't fit though. They are not totally round but they are getting close. My Dremel won't cut metal... Only plastic and wood it seems. I tried to cut a nail once and it didn't work so well.
Old 12-18-2008, 11:05 PM
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Default RE: A Small Wheel Problem

well... if you have a spare socket, or one you dont like, you could superglue or epoxy it to the nut and then get it off that way. you will have to buy another socket, but you get the wheel off without destroying it. you can buy single sockets too. or some of that jb weld putty stick would work good to fill in the gaps between the nut and socket. just a thought.
Old 12-19-2008, 08:33 AM
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I would rather not ruin the socket wrench if at all possible...
Old 12-19-2008, 08:20 PM
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Default RE: A Small Wheel Problem

normally i find that if a wrench im using, is not doing the job.. its time for a new one. i bet a new driver will get that thing off no porblem.

i have the same problem. but only with hex wrenchs. but vaders got the right idea to. a pair off vise grips would get it off. it might chew the nut up. but just throw another one on
Old 12-20-2008, 04:49 PM
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Default RE: A Small Wheel Problem

Use some plyers to hold the driveshaft in place and then try unscrewing the nut. Wrap the driveshaft in a towel though so you don't mess it up with the plyers.
Old 12-20-2008, 08:39 PM
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Well the drive shaft is not whats slipping, its the driver on the nut itself, I'm having no problem keeping the wheel stationary.
Old 01-11-2009, 10:22 AM
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Ok I give up. Please advise me on how to cut it off with only ruining the wheel...
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Default RE: A Small Wheel Problem

have you tried a pair of needle nose vise grips?
Old 01-11-2009, 11:23 AM
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Hey Stemm you ever sleep bro? Soppy use some vice grips
Old 01-11-2009, 11:52 AM
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every once in a while haha i work night shift so i stay up late as hell.
Old 01-11-2009, 12:19 PM
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place the tight wheel between two work tables, so nothing will be supported by the tables just the wheel, the car should be hanging under it. and use something small to shove against the wheel hub axle, or use a small hammer, just be gentle.
Old 01-11-2009, 12:53 PM
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Got any pictures? I have no clue what you just described lol
Old 01-11-2009, 03:48 PM
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Can you just replace the axial? So he could just cut through the entire thing and then replace the axial? Does anyone have a link to just the axial?
Old 01-12-2009, 08:53 PM
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I don't want to replace the axel because then I have to buy one more thing. Cutting through the axel will melt the CVDs due to heat transfer. Again, could I pleas have some help with where to cut? Thanks.
Old 01-12-2009, 08:57 PM
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You are stupid, how would it melt a plastic CVD that is 2 inches away through solid plastic
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Default RE: A Small Wheel Problem

I'll post it again as probably the cheapest way to get it done... Needle-nose vise grips... You can clamp down on the wheel nut with them... Doesnt matter if the nut is rounded off or not... I think all stock Traxxas rims will have clearnce for this... Get a cheap pair of vise grips at hardware or auto parts store for 10 bucks or so... Better than replacing a wheel or a stub shaft that you may cut thru... I'll post a pic or 2 if you are unsure of what I'm talking about...
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Here's some pics... These arent even needle nose (couldnt find them)... The grip is adjustable so you can get them as tight or loose as you want...
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Old 01-12-2009, 11:05 PM
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Default RE: A Small Wheel Problem

or the superglue or jb weld socket to nut idea is still cheaper than buying a new rim. a single socket alone will cost you a max of $5, and thats for a pretty decent one.
Old 01-12-2009, 11:32 PM
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I just can't see superglue holding two metal pieces together on a rounded out nut with that much force being applied. Then again I could be wrong...
Old 01-12-2009, 11:37 PM
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are you unable to unscrew it or what?
Old 01-12-2009, 11:38 PM
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man, you are gonna damage that thing with a locking plier.
find a socket that fits on there.
Old 01-12-2009, 11:46 PM
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Default RE: A Small Wheel Problem

So what exactly is stripped again? You still haven't gotten it off? Try what I said about the driveshaft. Your wheel hex just may be stripped.

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