Kyosho Mad Force Kruiser wheels keep getting loose
02-11-2016, 02:56 PM
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Kyosho Mad Force Kruiser wheels keep getting loose
My Mad Force Kruiser wheels keep getting loose during runs. Does anyone know what I can do to stop this from happening? 
02-11-2016, 03:41 PM
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computerguy85 well you can use a drop of blue lock tight after wheels are on so they will not back off
also you can purchase nylon lock nuts with that thread size so it they will not backoff when running , or you can use 2 nuts on one wheel if you have enough thread length on the axles hope this helps you out
also you can purchase nylon lock nuts with that thread size so it they will not backoff when running , or you can use 2 nuts on one wheel if you have enough thread length on the axles hope this helps you out
02-11-2016, 03:46 PM
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computerguy85 well you can use a drop of blue lock tight after wheels are on so they will not back off
also you can purchase nylon lock nuts with that thread size so it they will not backoff when running , or you can use 2 nuts on one wheel if you have enough thread length on the axles hope this helps you out
also you can purchase nylon lock nuts with that thread size so it they will not backoff when running , or you can use 2 nuts on one wheel if you have enough thread length on the axles hope this helps you out
02-12-2016, 03:21 PM
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Using nuts that are serrated is a good choice. Wheel nuts coming off, at the worst possible moment, is a common gripe.
I found out the hard way that using too much thread locking liquid on my truggy's nuts lead to failure of the wheels (thread lock adhesive attacks plastic). Just make sure not to get any adhesive on the wheels. Some manufacturer's plastics are more susceptible to melting, or becoming brittle, than others.
If you don't have serrated wheel nuts, and you have a Dremel tool with cut-off disc...you're half way there.
I found out the hard way that using too much thread locking liquid on my truggy's nuts lead to failure of the wheels (thread lock adhesive attacks plastic). Just make sure not to get any adhesive on the wheels. Some manufacturer's plastics are more susceptible to melting, or becoming brittle, than others.
If you don't have serrated wheel nuts, and you have a Dremel tool with cut-off disc...you're half way there.
Last edited by RustyUs; 02-12-2016 at 03:43 PM. Reason: added info
02-15-2016, 09:31 AM
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There is also wheel nuts with nylon ring inserts in them. The one problem with them though...the nylon doesn't last the longest.
Next up: Blue "chap stick" Loctite?
I dislike the thought of using any type of thread locking on wheel hexes 'cause of my ruining a couple sets of wheels using that blue stuff. After my mishaps I chose to use serrated nuts and CA glue with great success. Soon, after that issue was resolved on my truggy, came the real money pit for me...front universal shafts exploding every other run!
Anyway, get out there and throw some dirt!
Next up: Blue "chap stick" Loctite?
I dislike the thought of using any type of thread locking on wheel hexes 'cause of my ruining a couple sets of wheels using that blue stuff. After my mishaps I chose to use serrated nuts and CA glue with great success. Soon, after that issue was resolved on my truggy, came the real money pit for me...front universal shafts exploding every other run!
Anyway, get out there and throw some dirt!
